Iran launches strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, threatens

Iran on Sunday launched missiles and drones towards U.S. military sites in the region. A U.S. official says no casualties were reported. Iran says the attacks were in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. … Read more

Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain as escalating attacks threaten to unravel peace efforts

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could be forced to return to war as a series of escalating reciprocal strikes with Iran continued into Sunday, threatening to unravel peace efforts between the two countries. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Bahrain and … Read more

Air raid sirens in Bahrain as Iranian missiles and drones head for Gulf neighbors

CAIRO — Bahrain’s government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones towards it and Kuwait. The foreign ministry said they had been intercepted and called on Iran to immediately cease attacks on its Gulf neighbors. The statement came hours after the U.S. military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched … Read more

Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force to open Strait of Hormuz

UNITED NATIONS — Bahrain has significantly watered down a proposed U.N. resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid opposition from China and Russia about allowing countries to use force to secure the critical waterway Iran has largely cut off to global shipping. The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, … Read more

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 is officially canceling two upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the Iran war and the widening conflict in the Middle East, it announced Saturday. The Bahrain Grand Prix was scheduled for April 12, and the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix for April 19. “While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately … Read more

Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel renewed its assault on southern Lebanon early Sunday as the war entered its ninth day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” in the next phase of the conflict rippling across the region. The latest strikes in Lebanon killed 12 more people, pushing the death toll there above … Read more

Missile strikes seen at U.S. Navy base in Bahrain

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead 00:23 Protesters against attack on Iran march in New York City 00:51 Trump speaks to NBC News about reports of ayatollah’s death 01:53 Falling missile debris explosion in Doha, Qatar 00:33 IDF video … Read more

Watch: Missile attacks seen at U.S. Navy center in Bahrain

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former Trump defense secretary: Administration ‘made the right call’ on Iran strikes 10:03 Now Playing Watch: Missile attacks seen at U.S. Navy center in Bahrain 00:51 UP NEXT Rep. Bacon: ‘The world cannot coexist with the ayatollah and his regime’ … Read more