Bahrain – War Watch

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Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say
ByAdam Rasgon June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.

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Bahrain Revoked Their Citizenship, and Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran
ByVivian Nereim and Nazeeha Saeed June 17, 2026

Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.

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Gulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection
ByAdam Rasgon June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.

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Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.
ByVivian Nereim June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

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What to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew
ByNicholas Kulish and Eric Schmitt June 9, 2026

It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.

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Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US
ByGuardian staff and agencies June 5, 2026June 6, 2026

Iran attacks American bases in Gulf states after Washington shoots down drones and strikes Iranian radar sitesBahrain has said Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at it and Kuwait, hours after the US and Iran exchanged strikes over the Gulf, the l…

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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
ByVivian Nereim, Leo Sands, Yan Zhuang and Michael Levenson June 3, 2026

One person was killed and dozens were injured at Kuwait’s international airport. Tehran denied it had struck the airport.

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Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
ByVivian Nereim June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

One person was killed in an attack on the international airport in Kuwait, local authorities said, as Iran continues to target U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf.

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The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
ByVivian Nereim, Isabel Kershner and Elian Peltier May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

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Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe shock of the Iran war and its fallout has driven rivals in the Middle East to get behind a peace deal,…

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