Iran Attack Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar & Jordan after US Bombing in Iran Ports
Iran asserts that it has targeted US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Jordan, in response to renewed American airstrikes on its southern coastline.
The US’s military actions against Iran are occurring amidst a growing confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask, as well as on Qeshm Island.
Just weeks after a memorandum of understanding was signed between Iran and the US, President Donald Trump announced that their conflict had concluded, although he indicated that US negotiators could continue discussions.
Both parties have accused one another of breaching the interim peace agreement, leading to an escalation of attacks this week.
Does this resurgence of hostilities indicate the demise of a sustainable agreement? And what implications does the outcome of this conflict hold for President Trump’s legacy?
This week on Up Front, Marc Lamont Hill interviews Heino Klinck, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia.
What sparked the resurgence of the US-Iran conflict?
The recent escalation between the US and Iran has jeopardized the ceasefire and the memorandum of understanding established last month.
Here’s a timeline of events:
The situation escalated on July 6 when the IRGC targeted three commercial vessels, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, near Oman.
The next day, the US reported that it had conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian military sites, prompting Tehran to launch missile and drone attacks on military bases in the Gulf housing US forces.
On Wednesday, Trump informed reporters that the ceasefire was no longer in effect, causing market fluctuations and a rise in oil prices.
On Saturday, the IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice after attacking a container ship that it claimed was using an unauthorized route.
This assault led to renewed reciprocal strikes between the US and Iran, with US forces executing lethal strikes on several Iranian cities, primarily along the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, and Qatar, and reported additional strikes on vessels in the region.
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