Iran Launches Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Iran launched attacks Wednesday on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan after U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against the downing of an American attack helicopter.

Bahrain and Kuwait activated their air defense systems to respond to the Iranian attacks, while Jordan said it intercepted five missiles aimed at an air base hosting U.S. forces, according to multiple news reports.

The attacks came just hours after U.S. Central Command said its forces completed “self-defense strikes” on June 9 targeting Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of downing a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on June 9 and vowed that the United States would respond.

“There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post.

Reports on the crash surfaced after Iran and Israel halted a renewed exchange of fire on June 8. Tehran warned that any further Israeli attacks would trigger a more severe response, while Israel said it would retaliate if Iran resumed attacks.

This story is developing and will be updated with additional details.