US Strikes Reach Caspian Sea as Iran Hits Bases in Three Gulf States

On July 24, 2026, the US expanded strikes against Iran to Caspian Sea targets — the deepest penetration yet in a 13-night campaign. Iran simultaneously attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, and warned civilians to stay 500 meters from US troop locations. Trump told Axios Iran "haven't received enough pain yet." No ceasefire framework survives.