Iran Strikes Back as Gulf Tensions Spiral After Second Wave of U.S. Air Attacks : Iran’s retaliation after a second wave of U.S. strikes has pushed tensions higher across the Gulf, with missile and drone activity reported toward Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation underscores how quickly the conflict is widening and how vulnerable regional allies have become as the standoff intensifies.
Trump Says He Is Iran’s “Number One Target” as Tensions Push Conflict Into Dangerous New Territory : A warning with global consequences. Donald Trump says he has become Iran’s number one assassination target as years of conflict between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The statement raises new questions about security risks, retaliation, and whether tensions could push both sides toward a dangerous confrontation.