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Iran's Missile Strikes Heighten Gulf Tensions, U.S. Responds

3/13/2026

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Iranian missile strikes target Gulf states, intensifying tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
Gulf leaders face pressure to respond while fearing escalation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards report that 40% of attacks target Arab nations and aim to drive a wedge between them and Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. military campaign is ongoing.
He added the campaign will not conclude until Iran's military capabilities are dismantled.

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Story summary

Iranian missile strikes target Gulf states, intensifying tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
Gulf leaders face pressure to respond while fearing escalation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards report that 40% of attacks target Arab nations and aim to drive a wedge between them and Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. military campaign is ongoing.
He added the campaign will not conclude until Iran's military capabilities are dismantled.