The West Asia crisis has entered a dangerous new phase after Iran claimed responsibility for fresh attacks targeting Bahrain. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), drone strikes were launched against Bahrain's Sheikh Isa Air Base, which hosts American military assets. Air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain as authorities responded to the threat. Bahraini officials reported damage caused by shrapnel from intercepted drones, including damage to homes and vehicles. An 11-year-old girl was also reported injured during the incident.

A major diplomatic row has erupted between India and the United States after Indian seafarers were killed in a strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman. Indian authorities confirmed that three Indian crew members who were initially reported missing have now been confirmed dead following the attack. Among those identified are deck cadet Aditya Sharma and engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya. The fate of Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh had initially remained uncertain before officials confirmed the deaths of all three missing Indian seafarers. The vessel was carrying 24 Indian crew members, with 21 rescued during a large-scale search and rescue operation. The incident has triggered strong reactions in New Delhi. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and summoned a senior American diplomat to register a formal protest.