US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The fragile pause in fighting between the United States and Iran has given way to another dangerous exchange of attacks, with Tehran claiming that its forces launched drones and missiles against US military positions across the Gulf and neighbouring countries. Iran says the strikes came in retaliation for fresh American attacks on Iranian targets, including an incident that Iranian authorities say killed civilians at a wedding gathering in southern Iran.
Iran’s latest military claims include drone attacks on the Al Dhafra and Al Minhad air bases in the United Arab Emirates and renewed attacks on Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Iranian forces have also claimed operations against US-linked targets in Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait.
However, claims about specific damage and casualties have not been independently confirmed in every location.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Claims Drone Attacks on US Bases in UAE
Iran’s military said its forces launched dozens of explosive drones at US positions at Al Dhafra and Al Minhad in the UAE early Wednesday.
According to Iranian state media, the attacks focused on radar systems and locations used by American forces. Tehran described the operation as part of the 30th phase of Operation Saeeqah, saying it used explosive drones to strike US military infrastructure.
The UAE has not publicly confirmed the Iranian claim of an attack on the two bases. This means reports about damage at Al Dhafra and Al Minhad should be treated as claims from Iranian authorities until independent confirmation becomes available.
Al Dhafra hosts significant US military operations and supports activities including air operations, surveillance, reconnaissance and logistics. The base therefore remains an important part of the American military presence in the Gulf.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Bahrain Also Comes Under Iranian Attack Claims
Iran’s military also said it attacked Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, another location associated with US military operations in the region.
The Iranian Army said it used Arash explosive drones against radar installations and gathering points used by US forces. Tehran had previously claimed an attack on the same facility during the 29th phase of its operation.
Iranian authorities describe Sheikh Isa as an important military facility that supports helicopter maintenance, drone-related equipment and reconnaissance operations.
The latest claims add another Gulf country to the widening confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Expands Retaliatory Strikes Across Middle East
The reported attacks did not stop with the UAE and Bahrain.
Iranian forces have also claimed missile and drone operations against American military interests in Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait. Jordan said its air defences intercepted incoming ballistic missiles, while Kuwait reported that its air-defence systems were responding to attacks.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has separately claimed attacks against US-linked facilities in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Regional reports said the IRGC targeted military infrastructure and other facilities connected to American forces.
The United States has not confirmed all of Iran’s claims about damage or casualties.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why Did Iran Launch the Latest Attacks?
The latest escalation followed a new round of US strikes against Iran.
US Central Command said American forces carried out attacks against Iranian military targets, including air-defence systems, radar installations, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications infrastructure. US officials said the operation followed what Washington described as attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on American personnel.
The Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the confrontation because it carries a major share of global oil shipments. Any sustained military escalation around the waterway could therefore affect energy prices, shipping and global markets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Wedding Attack Adds to Tensions
The latest Iranian retaliation also followed reports of civilian deaths in southern Iran.
Iranian authorities and the Iranian Red Crescent said a US strike hit a residential building in Kuhestak in Sirik county, where a wedding celebration was taking place. The Red Crescent said five people, including a child, were killed and more than 50 people were wounded. Other reports have placed the number of injured higher.
The US military has said it does not target civilians.
US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, speaking for US Central Command, told the BBC it was aware of Iranian reports about the incident and said:
“The US military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC.”
The incident has nevertheless become a major point of contention as Tehran uses the reported civilian deaths to justify its latest retaliation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Says It Is Targeting US Military Infrastructure
Iranian military statements have repeatedly stressed that its operations are aimed at US military positions rather than Gulf countries themselves.
The latest claims focus on radar systems, military gathering points, air bases and other facilities associated with American forces. Iran says the attacks represent retaliation for US military action and what Tehran describes as attacks on Iranian civilians.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has also warned that Washington will face consequences for its latest strikes.
The IRGC said the US would “regret” the strikes.
However, the widening geographical reach of the Iranian response raises concerns that the conflict could increasingly involve countries hosting US military facilities, even if those countries are not directly participating in the US campaign.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US-Iran Conflict Returns After Weeks of Relative Calm
The latest exchange marks a major reversal after weeks of reduced military activity between Washington and Tehran.
The US and Israel launched a broad campaign against Iran on February 28, 2026, while Iran responded with attacks against Israel, American military facilities and US-allied countries in the Gulf.
The conflict also severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
A June memorandum of understanding had extended an earlier ceasefire arrangement, but that agreement later expired. The renewed fighting has now brought direct military confrontation back to the region.
Recent American attacks have focused partly on Iranian capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has continued to threaten US forces and shipping interests in the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Becomes a Major Flashpoint Again
The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz makes the latest escalation particularly significant.
The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as one of the world’s most important routes for energy shipments. Military activity around the strait can quickly affect tanker traffic and oil prices.
Reuters reported that the latest escalation followed exchanges involving the strait and Iranian attempts to threaten shipping, while US forces targeted Iranian military capabilities connected to the maritime threat.
Any further attacks on ships or attempts to restrict commercial traffic could therefore create consequences far beyond the immediate battlefield.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Gulf Countries Face Growing Security Pressure
The latest Iranian claims also put several Gulf and Middle Eastern governments in a difficult position.
The UAE and Bahrain host important US military facilities, while Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq have also faced Iranian attacks or threats linked to American military activity.
These countries must now balance their security partnerships with Washington against the risk of becoming targets in the expanding US-Iran confrontation.
Iran has warned countries that support American military operations that they could face consequences, while the United States has continued to defend its military presence and operations in the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?
The immediate concern is whether the latest exchange develops into another sustained phase of US-Iran fighting.
The United States has warned Iran against further retaliation, while Tehran has indicated that it will continue responding to American military operations.
For now, reports of attacks on US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE are emerging alongside competing claims from both sides. Some incidents have received confirmation from local authorities, while others remain based primarily on Iranian military or state-media statements.
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz will remain particularly important. Any fresh attacks on military bases, commercial ships or energy infrastructure could rapidly increase regional tensions and put additional pressure on global oil markets.
