Iran Intensifies Assault on Gulf States Amid Escalating War
The confrontation between Iran and the United States has intensified sharply, with Tehran claiming a series of coordinated strikes across the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alleged that it targeted two US military “hideouts” in Dubai using missiles and drones, asserting that hundreds of American personnel were present. Iranian officials claimed significant casualties, though independent confirmation remains unavailable.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stern warning to Gulf nations, urging them not to allow their territories to be used for US or Israeli military operations. He reiterated that while Iran does not initiate attacks, it will respond forcefully to any aggression targeting its infrastructure or economic assets.
Meanwhile, regional tensions escalated further after drone strikes hit Kuwait International Airport, damaging radar systems and disrupting aviation operations. Several Gulf countries have temporarily restricted airspace, leading to widespread flight cancellations and logistical disruptions affecting trade and supply chains.
The IRGC also claimed attacks on US naval assets at Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, alleging that multiple vessels were struck and some destroyed using domestically developed missiles. Additional strikes reportedly targeted logistics and refuelling infrastructure linked to US forces in the region.
In a parallel development, Iran-backed Houthi movement launched ballistic missiles toward Israel, marking a widening of the conflict’s geographic scope. Israel stated that its defence systems intercepted the projectiles.
As the conflict enters its second month, the risk of broader regional destabilisation continues to rise, with military, economic, and civilian sectors increasingly affected across the Middle East.
