House Passes War Powers Resolution as Iranian Strikes Target Kuwait and Bahrain

Tensions in the Persian Gulf reached a new peak over the last 24 hours as an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport resulted in at least one death and 60 injuries. The Kuwaiti army reported intercepting portions of a 30-projectile barrage, while U.S. forces in the region shot down multiple drones. In response, U.S. Central Command conducted "self-defense" strikes targeting a ground control station on Iran's Qeshm Island. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has justified these actions by claiming that host nations like Kuwait and Bahrain bear responsibility for allowing U.S. military assets to operate from their territory. In Washington, the conflict has sparked a significant domestic political confrontation. The House of Representatives passed a resolution (215-208) aimed at reining in President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran. While the measure is largely symbolic at this stage, it signals growing congressional concern over the rapid escalation of regional hostilities. Meanwhile, Bahrain has intensified its internal security measures, reporting the arrest of 15 individuals suspected of maintaining ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Despite the active military exchanges, the Trump administration maintains that a diplomatic off-ramp remains viable. President Trump stated on Truth Social that communications with Tehran are occurring "without interruption," a sentiment echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio told lawmakers that negotiations are ongoing and claimed "some progress" is being made, even as the administration continues to authorize retaliatory strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.