Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on U.S. Allies in Gulf, Sparks Fire at Kuwait Power Plant
On July 19, 2026, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering sirens in Jordan. A fire broke out at a Kuwaiti power plant due to the attacks. The U.S. reported its first military casualties since resuming hostilities with Iran.
Where Sources Diverge
The Hindu reports Iran's supreme leader made a vow and the U.S. reported military deaths, while Al Jazeera focuses on missile and drone attacks, sirens in Jordan, and a fire at a Kuwait power plant.
Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. 'unforgettable lessons' on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic.
Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.
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Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.
Iran’s supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. “unforgettable lessons” on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic