Iran launched new attacks on Kuwaiti infrastructure, including a power plant, and targeted Bahrain, signaling a further escalation of tensions with the United States and its Gulf allies. These actions follow previous direct strikes and have prompted responses from Kuwait and Bahrain, while Israel is set to receive more US refueling planes.

US President Donald Trump stated that the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran prevented the outbreak of a Third World War, specifically a nuclear one. He also reiterated his belief that Israel would not use nuclear weapons against Iran.

US President Donald Trump's position on the Middle East conflict is sending mixed signals, with him declaring Iran 'almost destroyed' while also expressing shock at Iranian strikes. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have sarcastically responded to Trump's social media comments, stating that the outcome of war is not determined by tweets, indicating a new level of confrontation beyond diplomatic or military fields.

Iran has launched attacks targeting Qatar and other US Gulf allies, with Qatar intercepting a missile attack and drone attacks disrupting flights in Dubai. This comes despite US intelligence warnings that contradicted claims of surprise regarding Iran's strikes.