Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports of fatal strike on wedding
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TL;DR
- US strikes in Iran reported to have killed civilians, including at a wedding in Sirik.
- Iran's IRGC claims to have retaliated with strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq.
- Kuwait confirmed missile and drone attacks, with a fire at a residential complex, but reported no casualties.
- Donald Trump issued threats of severe retaliation against Iran if further strikes occur.
- Oil prices increased due to concerns over supply disruptions from the escalating conflict.
- Two seafarers were killed in an attack on a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan is engaged in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
- Iran's IRGC reported four of its personnel killed in a US attack in Kermanshah.
- Iranian officials, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, condemned the US attacks, particularly on civilian targets.