On Tuesday night, July 15th 2026, Iran launched attacks across the Middle East, striking Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Iran claimed that these attacks destroyed the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre, escalating tensions in the region.

The US Fifth Fleet operates in the Gulf region, with Bahrain hosting its headquarters. The attacks mark a significant development amid ongoing US military actions in the area.

No further details on casualties or damage have been confirmed.

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