Widening Conflict Fronts
Conflict expands: Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis strike Mokha port and two tankers in Red Sea, including Saudi tankers. UAE suspends trade with Iran. Iran threatens Bulgaria and Cyprus. NATO declares readiness. Hezbollah continues daily attacks. Saudi Arabia strikes Iraqi militias. Trilateral Mecca defence pact counters Iran. Iraq blocks cross-border attacks but militia autonomy remains. Iran rewires proxy network. Houthi spokesman suspended. Pakistan truce push. ISW report confirms Iran preparing ground ops in Kuwait and proxy coordination.
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Updated Aug 25, 2026