Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it carried out attacks on two US military bases in Kuwait. According to the IRGC, its air force destroyed fuel tanks and a Patriot air defense system at Ali Al-Salem Air Base, and completely destroyed an FPS radar system at Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base. The strikes were described as part of the third phase of Iran’s “eye for an eye” campaign in response to US military actions against Iran.

In its statement, the IRGC said that any explosion sounds heard were due to air defense responses and urged the public to follow safety instructions. The organization also warned the United States against interference in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iran would not tolerate foreign military involvement in the waterway.

The report, citing Anadolu as the source, did not include details on casualties or US responses to the attacks.

Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks on United States military bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, describing them as a response to what it called US aggression. According to Iranian forces, the strikes in Bahrain destroyed an American drone fleet stationed there.

A statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the assault targeted Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, hitting a helicopter maintenance center, a hangar housing a P-8 aircraft, and a US military drone command-and-control center. Iranian media further reported that Tehran carried out ‘destructive drone’ attacks on US forces in Kuwait, striking defense and missile systems, bunkers, and support shelters. The IRGC had earlier claimed responsibility for attacks on Kuwait’s Ali Salem and Ahmad al-Jaber bases.

The report, citing NDTV, did not include any confirmation or response from US authorities or other regional governments regarding the claimed attacks.

Germany has announced that citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen area will continue to enjoy visa-free entry in 2026, according to the German Foreign Ministry. Eligible travelers can stay in Germany for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism, business meetings, or visiting family and friends. However, the visa-free arrangement does not permit employment during the stay.

The list of visa-exempt countries includes close partners of Germany such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Israel. Citizens from certain visa-free countries may also apply for specific types of residence permits after arriving in Germany, in accordance with the country’s existing immigration laws.

The continuation of this policy reflects Germany’s ongoing approach to facilitating short-term travel and maintaining strong international connections with a wide range of partner nations.

At least nine people were killed in a series of retaliatory drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, according to officials from both sides. Ukrainian authorities reported that overnight Russian attacks hit several regions, killing at least four people. Three of the deaths occurred in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, including two workers at an industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih. Another person was killed in the southern city of Kherson in a drone strike, local officials said.

On the other side, Russian officials claimed that Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Enerhodar killed four people and injured four others. The head of Russia’s state nuclear agency, Rosatom, provided the casualty figures. Additionally, a long-range Ukrainian drone attack reportedly killed one person in Russia’s Samara region, according to local authorities.

The latest exchange of attacks underscores the continuing intensity of hostilities between the two countries, with both sides reporting civilian casualties across multiple regions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has launched drone attacks on United States military bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. In a statement, the IRGC said the strikes were carried out in response to what it described as US aggression in the region. The attacks reportedly targeted defense and missile systems, bunkers, and support shelters, with operations continuing across multiple sites.

The IRGC claimed responsibility for earlier strikes on Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem and Ahmad Al-Jaber air bases, asserting that fuel tanks, a Patriot air defense system, and an FPS radar installation were completely destroyed. It also said its air force attacked Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base, hitting a helicopter maintenance center, a P-8 aircraft hangar, and a US drone command-and-control center. The group described the campaign as part of a “third phase” of operations under a “eye for an eye” policy.

Iran’s military stated that its armed forces would use full capabilities to defend the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence against any aggression.

The United States carried out a series of airstrikes across Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, hitting at least eight cities within one hour, according to a report by Al Jazeera on Monday. The attacks occurred between 1:35 a.m. and 2:20 a.m. local time. Deputy Governor for Security and Law Enforcement Valiollah Hayati told Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency that assessments of the damage were ongoing. He denied reports of an attack on Ahvaz Airport but confirmed two strikes near its outskirts. Earlier, Hayati said one person was killed and four were injured when a missile hit an agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr.

The report added that tensions between the United States and Iran have destabilized the Gulf region. Iran recently closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing several ships of attempting to pass through unauthorized routes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated the strait would remain closed until US intervention in the region ends.

US Central Command confirmed that the strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump, following the IRGC’s warning that any US action would trigger retaliation against new targets in the Middle East.

A devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district killed at least 27 people late Monday night, according to reports. The victims included nine men and eighteen women, while more than sixty others were hospitalized. Thai media said several people remain missing. Firefighters arrived shortly after midnight and brought the blaze under control within half an hour, but many were trapped inside as flames spread rapidly.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the fire began at the main switchboard while a musician was performing, followed by a loud explosion that caused panic. Many victims were found in the bar’s restroom, where they had sought refuge from smoke and flames. The bar, named Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, was a popular restaurant and entertainment venue in the area.

Officials are investigating whether flammable decorations and partially blocked emergency exits contributed to the rapid spread of the fire and the high death toll.

A United States missile strike targeted a water pumping station in Iran’s Mahshahr city, killing one person and injuring four others, according to a report by Iran’s state news agency IRNA on Monday. The attack occurred early in the morning, and the deceased was identified as a security guard at the facility. Emergency and medical teams are currently treating the injured and monitoring their condition.

The strike took place in Khuzestan province, where a senior official confirmed that the missile hit an agricultural water pumping station. Around the same time, explosions were reported in Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Local media said the cause of the blasts was still unknown, though Qeshm’s governor later stated that 10 to 11 projectiles had struck military infrastructure on the island without causing casualties.

The incidents followed overnight US attacks on Iran’s coastal regions, after which Iran reportedly launched drones and missiles toward US military sites in five Gulf countries.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of breaching a memorandum of understanding signed last month and violating international law through its latest military actions. In a statement issued within the past 24 hours, Tehran described the U.S. operations as a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. The ministry said the attacks targeted Iran’s transport infrastructure, commercial shipping, cargo vessels, and aviation facilities, undermining the ceasefire agreement reached only 25 days earlier.

Tehran further alleged that the United States disrupted Iran’s established measures in the Strait of Hormuz, causing interruptions to international maritime trade and increasing insecurity in the vital waterway. The ministry also claimed that Washington used the territories and facilities of Gulf countries to prepare for the attacks. Iran warned neighboring states not to allow their land, airspace, or infrastructure to be used for any military operations against it.

While asserting that it does not seek renewed conflict, Iran’s armed forces cautioned that any location used to launch attacks on Iran would be considered a legitimate target for defensive action.

Al Jazeera correspondent Kimberly Halkett reported from Washington DC that U.S. President Donald Trump continues to present an optimistic view of the situation in the Hormuz Strait, claiming that navigation there remains open and normal. However, the actual circumstances appear to differ significantly from his statements.

According to the report, the United States maintains that the Hormuz Strait is an international waterway and that Iran cannot unilaterally impose costs, set routes, or attack vessels. Washington had demanded that Iran publicly acknowledge this position and warned of consequences if it did not comply. Iran ignored the demand, prompting the United States to launch a third round of strikes on about 140 targets, primarily aimed at Iran’s missile capabilities.

Halkett noted that President Trump faces a dilemma as he tries to project stability and minimize the impact on global financial markets, while both the U.S. and Iran remain firm in their stances, further escalating tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US HIMARS missile launcher stationed in Kuwait through what it described as a precision drone operation. According to a statement published by Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, the IRGC said the destroyed systems were surface-to-surface missile launchers and pods allegedly prepared for attacks against Iran. The statement also claimed that three US officials were killed and several others injured in the strike.

The IRGC further asserted that the United States had used short-range HIMARS missiles in recent attacks on Iran’s southern coastal areas during joint US-Israel military operations that began in February. However, there has been no immediate comment from US or Kuwaiti authorities regarding Iran’s claims.

Earlier, Kuwait reported attacks on three northern border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, which caused infrastructure damage and injured one worker. Kuwait did not attribute responsibility for those incidents.

US President Donald Trump said during NBC’s Meet the Press on Saturday that the United States had carried out a massive bombing campaign against Iran’s military forces. According to Al Jazeera, the statement came amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that strikes targeted 140 Iranian military sites. It also claimed that no American troops were injured and no significant damage occurred in retaliatory attacks by Iran in Gulf countries. Several US media outlets, citing unnamed officials, reported that American strikes on Iranian military targets and small vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were still ongoing.

Trump reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remained open, a claim that contradicted Iran’s position. The continued exchange of attacks appeared to undermine the fragile ceasefire Trump had mentioned earlier in the week.

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following a series of renewed retaliatory attacks in the Middle East, according to a report citing CNN. In an official statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the recent developments are further aggravating regional instability and that Islamabad is closely monitoring the situation with serious concern.

The ministry noted that Pakistan, which has played an important mediating role in peace discussions between Washington and Tehran in recent months, has urged all parties to exercise restraint. It further called on all sides to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and to adhere to the commitments made under the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran last month.

The statement reflects Islamabad’s continuing diplomatic engagement in regional peace efforts amid growing instability in the Middle East.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to the ongoing exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran in the Gulf region. In a post on social media platform X, he expressed deep concern over US strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on targets in neighboring countries. Guterres warned that if the confrontation continues, it could bring devastating consequences not only for the Middle East but for the entire world.

According to the report, Guterres emphasized that all attacks must stop and urged both nations to resolve their disputes through diplomatic means. He cautioned that a full-scale war would be disastrous for the region and beyond. The statement comes amid reports of repeated Iranian strikes on US bases in Oman and escalating tensions across the Gulf.

The UN chief’s appeal highlights growing international alarm over the potential for the conflict to spiral into a wider global crisis if immediate restraint is not exercised by both sides.

Pope Leo has called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the renewed conflict between Iran and the United States. His appeal came after reports of fresh attacks and counterattacks between the two nations. In a message posted on social media platform X, he warned that the 'winds of war' across the Middle East, Ukraine, and other regions are sowing seeds of violence, fear, and death.

Pope Leo emphasized that only through dialogue, mutual engagement, and diplomacy can a just and lasting peace be achieved. He stated that such a path would allow people to live in reconciliation, mutual security, and respect for human dignity. His message comes at a time of heightened regional instability and growing concern over escalating hostilities.

The Pope’s statement underscores the Vatican’s continued advocacy for peaceful resolution of international conflicts through negotiation rather than confrontation.