Bahrain & Brad Cooper

Bahrain: Bahrain, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, stated that the military was adjusting tactics in response to the conflict.

Bahrain: Bahrain reported an Iranian missile hit a state-run oil refinery, causing a fire, and its forces have intercepted numerous Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of United States Central Command, stated that United States forces have sunk over 30 Iranian ships, including a drone carrier.

Bahrain: Bahrain is co-drafting a Security Council resolution with the United States and other Gulf allies to hold Iran accountable for its actions in the Strait of Hormuz, participating in diplomatic efforts.

Brad Cooper: Brad Cooper, head of United States — United States Central Command, confirmed the United States military's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including sinking Iranian boats and clearing a pathway, while declining to comment on the ceasefire status.

Bahrain: Bahrain was targeted by Iranian strikes on hotels and a residential building, with air raid sirens sounding, though no casualties were reported.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, confirmed the strike on the IRIS Shahid Bagheri and provided details on other US military actions against Iran.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, joined discussions in the White House Situation Room regarding the strikes on Iran.

Brad Cooper: Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, stated that the conflict has 'just begun' and detailed American forces' actions against Iran's air defenses.