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The story so far
written Oct 5What is happening
Direct Iranian missile and drone strikes against Arab League nations increase the risk of a wider regional war and threaten the stability of global energy flows through strategic maritime chokepoints [1][4]. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a renewed Iranian attack involving ballistic missiles and drones on a Sunday, stating the action breached the June 17, 2026, Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding [1][14]. These strikes follow a pattern of Iranian military actions targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, which market participants monitor to determine if Iran will continue to target Arab countries through the end of the year [1][2][3].
What to watch
A formal meeting of the United Nations Security Council would address Bahrain's urgent call for international action to halt repeated Iranian aggression [1][8]. The Jordanian army and Kuwaiti air defense forces maintain high alert levels following the interception of 10 ballistic missiles and multiple drones during the September 2 attacks [2][3]. Further statements from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards would clarify if the military intends to sustain the intensity of ballistic missile strikes seen at the Camp Titin base in Jordan [2].
Read the full brief · how we got here
How we got here
Iran launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan on July 28, 2026, marking the first such attack since a previous halt in strikes [5]. On September 2, 2026, Iran conducted simultaneous strikes against targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan [2][3]. Earlier in the year, Iranian missiles struck Gulf cities on February 28, resulting in one death in Abu Dhabi [9]. Additional drone and missile barrages were reported across multiple Arab states on March 9 and 10, 2026 [10][13].
References · 10
- [1]europesays.com — Bahrain Condemns Iran Attacks, Urges UN Meeting · Daily Beirut
- [2]straitstimes.com — Iran strikes back at US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan | The ...
- [3]aljazeera.com — Iran claims attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq after US strikes kill 11
- [4]doi.org — From deterrence to disruption: Maritime implications of the US-Iran conflict for security and energy flows through strategic maritime chokepoints
- [5]indiatoday.in — Iran targets US base in first attack since Trump halted strikes
- [8]mofa.gov.bh — Bahrain Calls for International Action to Halt Iran's Repeated Aggression
- [9]reuters.com — Iranian missiles shake Gulf cities after US, Israeli strikes on Iran
- [10]fdd.org — Iranian drone and missile barrages strike Arab states across the region ...
- [13]longwarjournal.org — Iranian drone and missile barrages strike Arab states across the region ...
- [14]bna.bh — Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns renewed Iranian attack targeting ...
Timeline
newest firstWhen we started following: Bahrain reports renewed Iranian missile and drone strikes following September attacks on Jordan and Kuwait
Bahrain condemned renewed Iranian aggression involving ballistic missiles and drones on a Sunday [1]. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the recurrence of these attacks confirms premeditation and a breach of the June 17, 2026, Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding [1]. This follows Iranian strikes on September 2 targeting American interests in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan [2]. During the September 2 actions, the Jordanian army reported intercepting 10 ballistic missiles, while Kuwaiti air defenses confronted drones and missiles [2][3]. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed an intense ballistic missile attack on the Camp Titin base in Jordan on September 2 [2]. Earlier, on July 28, Iran launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, which CENTCOM reported were all intercepted [5]. These events involve direct Iranian air and missile strikes against Arab League nations, including Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait [1][2][3].