Iran expands Gulf attacks as U.S. strikes enter seventh night, IRGC warns countries hosting U.S. forces

Escalation across the Gulf region intensified over the weekend as Iran expanded its campaign of attacks against U.S. military infrastructure and allied nations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a formal warning to countries providing bases for American forces, instructing them to activate civil defence systems and move civilians away from potential military targets, according to statements carried by Iran's semi-official news agencies.

Kuwait experienced multiple waves of Iranian attacks before dawn Saturday, with air defence systems activated repeatedly. Kuwait International Airport suspended operations temporarily, and Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights in response to the aggression. Kuwaiti officials reported a fire at a power generation and water desalination facility following an Iranian strike. The IRGC claimed responsibility for targeting military installations including Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base as part of what it termed Operation Nasr-2.

Bahrain's air defence systems were activated five times during the day as Iran claimed strikes against Sheikh Isa Air Base and associated U.S. military assets. Bahraini defence forces reported successfully intercepting multiple aerial threats. In Jordan, military forces intercepted ten Iranian missiles that entered the country's airspace with no reported damage, though the IRGC claimed it had launched strikes against the Al Azraq base using missiles and drones.

Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command announced continuation of military operations for a seventh consecutive night, with strikes directed at Iranian surveillance installations, military logistics facilities, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. Qatar had intercepted Iranian missiles and other aerial threats the previous day, reflecting the broader regional security situation.