Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits sale of Iranian oil

The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

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National story. 18 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jul 9, 2026.

Part of The US-Iran war: the US and Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

NPRLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Seattle Times
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales over ship attacks

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7 sources
France 24Center· Jul 9, 2026

Middle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire

France 24Center· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes

WFLACenter· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits sale of Iranian oil

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

WHEC RochesterCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

UPICenter· Jul 8, 2026

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes

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2 sources
New York PostLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Iran fires at US bases in Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after second night of American strikes

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

New York PostLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

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