The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

Iran's military said it conducted retaliatory strikes against the United States, targeting dozens of U.S. assets in Bahrain and Kuwait

US and Iran escalate conflict with airstrikes across the Gulf, jeopardizing peace negotiations and regional stability.