WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, 21 July. - (ANA) - Iran targeted US allies Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan this morning as the American military carried out a ninth consecutive night of strikes against the Islamic republic. 

 

The attacks mark a further escalation in the cycle of strikes between Washington and Tehran after an interim ceasefire agreement signed a month ago collapsed. 

 

The confrontation has deepened the struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy supplies and fuelling fears of a rise in global inflation.

 

Kuwait said its air defences intercepted drones after what it called “Iranian aggression”, while Bahrain activated warning sirens and urged residents to seek shelter. 

 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched ballistic missile attacks against US military aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba airport, claiming it had caused “heavy damage” to American aircraft.   - (ANA) -

 

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