Bahrain and Kuwait secretly launched airstrikes inside Iran last month, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited on Friday. The report says the two Gulf states sent jets to hit Iranian drone and missile depot sites.
If confirmed, the operation would mark the first direct retaliation by Bahrain and Kuwait against Tehran, a significant shift in a region where confrontation has often played out through indirect or deniable actions. The reported targets suggest a focus on military infrastructure linked to drones and missiles.
The account was said to be based on sources familiar with the matter. Public details in the trimmed report remain limited, including the scale of the strikes, the extent of damage, and whether there was any immediate official acknowledgment from the governments involved.
The reported action adds to growing tension around Iran and its regional rivals, underscoring how quickly shadow conflict in the Middle East can move into more direct military steps. Even with few operational details available, the claim points to a potentially important escalation in the wider security picture.
