Bahrain and Kuwait carried out direct airstrikes on Iranian territory, WSJ reports

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Bahrain and Kuwait have conducted direct airstrikes on Iranian territory as part of a military operation launched from the Gulf states, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and regional officials. The strikes targeted facilities inside Iran, with both countries taking part in a coordinated action. The Wall Street Journal said the scope of the strikes, the weapons systems used and possible casualties had not been independently verified. Iran has not issued an official statement on the strikes, and the governments of Bahrain and Kuwait have not publicly disclosed details of the operation. The newspaper cited diplomatic sources for parts of its reporting. The development comes amid heightened military activity in the Persian Gulf and as the United States has reinforced its bases in the region. No further details were immediately available.