Bahrain and Kuwait reportedly carried out secret airstrikes inside Iran earlier this month, in what would be the first direct military action by both Gulf states against Iranian territory. The reported operation marks a major turn in the regional confrontation and underscores how quickly tensions in the Middle East are widening.
According to the report, the United Arab Emirates played a supporting role by providing intelligence and defensive air cover. That assistance suggests the action was not an isolated move, but part of a broader coordinated response among Gulf states facing growing security pressure.
The strikes were described as retaliation after sustained attacks from Iranian forces amid an already volatile regional situation. Even without full details on the targets or damage, the reported operation signals a sharper phase of conflict, with states that had previously avoided direct action now taking a more active military role.
The development is likely to raise concern across the region and beyond, as any direct strikes on Iran by Bahrain and Kuwait could increase the risk of further reprisals. With the UAE also linked to the operation, the report points to a deeper alignment among Gulf countries as the crisis escalates.
