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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, warns 'era of hit and run is over'; explosions heard in Iraq and Bahrain

Explosions were reportedly heard across Kuwait.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched precise missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, with explosions also reported in Iraq and Bahrain. Tehran warned that the 'era of hit and run is over' and that any further aggression against its borders would meet a devastating response beyond established laws.

The attack on US bases in Kuwait represents a significant escalation in Iran-US hostilities and raises the risk of a broader regional conflict involving multiple Gulf states.

Key details

  • The IRGC Aerospace Force conducted precise and concentrated missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait.
  • Explosions were heard not only in Kuwait but also in Iraq and Bahrain.
  • Tehran warned that the 'era of hit and run is over' and that any further violation of Iranian borders would be met with a crushing response.
  • The attack was reported by Hindustan Times, citing a missile attack on US bases in Kuwait.

Discussion angles

  • Commenters noted the escalation was expected given US pressure on Iran and Trump's criticism of the previous nuclear deal.
  • Some questioned the US administration's claim that 'the war is over' following reports of fresh attacks.
  • A top comment drew attention to the similarity in rhetorical style between US, Iranian, and North Korean leadership ultimatums.
  • Another commenter contrasted the sophisticated language of the Iranian warning with Trump's simpler speaking style as a clue to the quote's origin.
  • Discussion referenced Iran's past peace proposals that reportedly included the same terms Trump criticized Obama for granting.

Top comments

Community reaction is heavily skeptical of US leadership claims that the conflict is resolved, with many commenters arguing the missile attack was predictable and stems from US diplomatic failures. Some commenters focused on the similar tone of ultimatums across US, Iranian, and North Korean leaders, while a minority pointed out Iran had previously sought the same nuclear deal terms that Trump criticized.

Any new stupidity, further aggression, or any action that violates even a single inch of our borders and sovereignty will be met with a devastating, crushing, and decisive response that goes beyond all laws and established boundaries. Deal is almost done guys.
u/Long_Confidence_4996 · 19,878 score
I don’t like how hard it is getting to tell if a quote is from Trump, the Ayatollah, or Kim Jung Un.
u/canthinkof123 · 12,049 score
In this case it’s simple. It is proper, comprehensive English, words with more than two syllables and not the same line three times in a row. So you can rule out Trump.
u/Mysterious-Crab · 10,619 score
IMO, this was to be expected. And it's a fucking clown show. Trump criticized Obama for getting a nuclear deal and giving money to Iran. Iran asked for exactly that in the peace proposals from Iran....
u/OhSillyDays · 6,857 score
I thought Rubio said the war was over
u/Clayp2233 · 6,021 score
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