Iran’s War Math Still Doesn’t Add Up
Iran's recent missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain have raised tensions in the region, with U.S. forces successfully intercepting several threats. Despite these provocations, Iranian leaders continue to frame their actions as victories, even as their economy struggles with high inflation. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Iran's military ambitions and the dire needs of its population.
- ▪Iran fired ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, targeting areas with American military presence.
- ▪U.S. Central Command reported that two missiles aimed at Kuwait fell short, while three missiles targeting Bahrain were intercepted.
- ▪Iran's economy is suffering, with inflation reaching 77.2% in May, leading to increased hardship for its citizens.
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| Publication time | Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:46:00 -0400 |
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Iran’s War Math Still Doesn’t Add Up David Manney | 9:46 PM on June 02, 2026 AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg Reckless, stupid, crazy, or crazy like a fox. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps managed to check the first three boxes Tuesday night, but it never came close to checking the fourth. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Iran fired ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, where American forces and regional partners help hold the line in a region Tehran keeps trying to bully. U.S. Central Command said two missiles fired toward Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while U.S.
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