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Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Strikes Against Gulf Countries

HeadlineMar 25, 2026

​​Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations hosting U.S. military bases. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles and drones today. In Kuwait, drones targeted a ​fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, ​causing a ​fire. Meanwhile, The New York Times is reporting that Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Trump to continue the war. The Wall Street Journal reports that both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are getting closer to a decision to join U.S. attacks on Iran.

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