Iran Strikes Civilian Infrastructure Across Four Gulf States as Conflict Regionalizes

Iran has expanded retaliation beyond US forces to strike power, desalination, and water facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain — states hosting US bases. Kuwait's forces reported intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, with attacks on infrastructure continuing through July 19. An Iranian missile also hit Jordan's Aqaba Airport. The pattern signals a coercive strategy of imposing costs on Gulf governments aligned with Washington.