Iranian media are reporting that a joint military operation by several Gulf states is currently underway, involving the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain, according to reports circulating in Iran. The report does not specify the target or scope of the operation.
Iranian media outlets have now acknowledged that a joint strike by Gulf states is underway, naming the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain as participants. The acknowledgment comes after earlier reports from Israeli media and unverified security channels, and marks the first time local Iranian sources have confirmed the involvement of Gulf states in the strikes. The report does not specify the target or scope of the operation.
At 21:57 Jerusalem on Thursday evening, The Zioneer first reported unverified claims that Kuwait and Bahrain had carried out attacks against targets inside Iran (version 1). Minutes later, at the same 21:57 timestamp, a second report cited Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt stating that a joint operation involving the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain was underway (version 2). A third version at the same time noted unverified claims regarding UAE and Bahrain participation (version 3). The current update adds Iranian media's own confirmation, which names the same three states and introduces Kuwait to the list of reportedly participating countries.
As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, June 28, Iran launched a new wave of strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, with at least two impacts reported in Kuwait and a new attack on Bahrain. Earlier on June 10, Gulf states were reported to be on alert over a feared Iranian attack, and Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region, activating air defenses in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The current reports of a joint Gulf-state strike against Iran represent a significant reversal of the regional dynamic.
It remains unclear whether the United States is coordinating with the Gulf states in this operation. The specific targets, scale, and any casualties are not yet known. The reports are still unverified by independent sources, and the nature of the operation—whether airstrikes, missile strikes, or other means—has not been specified.
5 developments
- DevelopingIran strikes Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in retaliation for US raids
- DevelopingIran fires missiles at US bases in the region; Gulf states activate air defenses
- ConfirmedGulf states on alert over feared Iranian attack, reports say
- DevelopingIran launches second wave of attacks against Bahrain this morning
Source and signal
- Internal intake