Middle East Tensions Escalate: Tehran Issues Threats Against Oil Tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait Following US Strikes

The IRGC stated that it targeted US forces at sea and a Jordan airbase. Jordan reported that it successfully intercepted 18 out of 20 Iranian missiles.

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on 36 targets for allegedly supporting Iran's aviation sector. Centcom stated that an underwater drone recently malfunctioned in the region.

The Gulf Co-operation Council chief strongly condemned ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi. Meanwhile, US claims indicate the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers.

During a 9/11 speech, Trump called for an end to Iran's nuclear programme, while Iranians were seen queuing for fuel at petrol stations in Tehran. A UAE minister warned that no country can own Hormuz, and officials noted that Houthis are 'more dangerous than a pure Iranian proxy.'

Leaders emphasized that the Gulf needs closer security co-operation, with Gargash noting that building trust with Iran 'is the mountain we will have to climb.' Further military actions included US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers linked to the IRGC. Additionally, Trump stated that the US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon, and JD Vance expressed being 'sceptical' that the US struck an Iranian wedding party.