SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 30    C

Economy News

The Economic Times

Economy / The Economic Times

details

Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities

US and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for the tenth consecutive night. Iran-aligned Houthis threatened a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, impacting global energy supplies. Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while a tanker was struck. Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the conflict and restore a ceasefire. The war has resulted in thousands of casualties, mostly in Iran and Lebanon.

21 Jul 2026 7:16 pm