Updates on the battle in West Asia: Iran's military claims to have targeted American sites in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait

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The UN calls for the evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in the Hormuz Strait after Jordan's military intercepted seven Iranian missiles and six drones.



In response to the most recent American attacks against the Islamic republic, Iran's military stated on Friday, July 24, 2026, that it had launched drone strikes against a number of American military installations and bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.

According to state media, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have attacked an Amazon data center in Bahrain; however, neither Bahrain nor the American tech giant have responded to the allegation.

Volker Turk, the head of UN human rights, called on warring nations to assist in the evacuation and return of about 6,000 sailors who were stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. According to his spokesperson Shabia Mantoo, Mr. Turk demanded immediate action to alleviate the predicament of thousands of stranded sailors who are dealing with "a dire humanitarian and human rights crisis" in the canal.

According to an AFP journalist, there were many explosions close to Erbil airport, which is home to coalition forces commanded by the United States in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region. The journalist reported hearing explosions following the activation of air defenses. He also reported seeing smoke rising in the airport area and drones circling above the city, which is home to a significant US embassy complex.

Another merchant ship attempting to break the blockade of Iranian ports was shot upon, according to the U.S. military.
Iran targeted American strongholds in the Persian Gulf, while the U.S. military announced on Friday that it fired on another merchant ship attempting to break its blockade of Iranian ports.

After 13 consecutive nights of strikes, neither the United States nor Iran showed any signs of retreating from their battle. Both sides took actions that suggested an escalation was possible as the violence flared up once more and diplomacy remained uncertain. While Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned citizens of neighboring nations to avoid U.S. military posts, U.S. embassies in West Asia started warning Americans in the area that their options to depart would become more limited.

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