Event Brief
Iran expands retaliatory campaign against US forces
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Summary: Iran says it is expanding retaliatory military operations targeting US infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Announced a significant expansion of its retaliatory military campaign against US forces, citing coordinated missile, drone, and air-defense operations targeting American military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM ET
WHERE: Persian Gulf region
WHY: In response to continued US aggression against Iranian territory.
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