Iran launched missiles and drones against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in regional hostilities.
The strikes occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic, warning of consequences if Tehran failed to honor a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The attacks represent a direct challenge to the diplomatic framework established last week, casting immediate doubt on the durability of the ceasefire arrangement.
The decision to target American assets in neighboring Gulf states underscores the fragility of the current truce.
According to media reports, the offensive was as much a political signal as a military maneuver, demonstrating the regime's willingness to escalate despite diplomatic overtures.
The strikes follow a period of heightened tension over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz, where previous confrontations had already jeopardized the MoU's implementation.