Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said early Wednesday it had launched attacks against US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, marking another escalation in the conflict as the United States continued military operations against Iran and renewed restrictions on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The IRGC said it targeted the US Fifth Fleet’s command-and-control facilities, logistical centres, petroleum installations and military equipment in Bahrain, along with a US base in Kuwait. Iranian state media described the strikes as retaliation for recent American military operations and efforts to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement carried by local media, the IRGC warned that if Washington continued trying to restrict regional oil and gas exports by controlling key shipping routes, Iran would seek to disrupt other energy corridors serving US and allied interests. The statement declared that regional energy exports would be “for everyone or for no one,” although it did not specify which routes could be targeted.

Missile warning systems were activated in Bahrain and Kuwait as Iranian projectiles approached. Jordanian authorities said their air defence systems intercepted three incoming Iranian missiles, while Kuwait’s military reported repelling Iranian drone attacks. Iran also claimed it had targeted US military facilities at Jordan’s Azraq Air Base for a second time.

US Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, confirmed that Iran had launched dozens of missiles and drones toward neighbouring Gulf countries.

The latest exchange came after the US military carried out a fourth consecutive night of operations against Iranian targets. According to US Central Command, fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels conducted a seven-hour mission targeting Iranian missile and drone sites, naval assets and coastal defence systems.

CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that normally handles around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas trade.

President Donald Trump also renewed warnings that the United States could expand its campaign if diplomatic efforts fail. In a televised interview with Fox News on Tuesday night, Trump said Washington would eventually target Iran’s energy infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to return to negotiations.

“We’re going to knock out all their power plants. We’re gonna knock out their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate,” Trump said, adding that energy facilities remained potential targets.

The latest hostilities have cast further doubt over a temporary agreement reached in June after the United States lifted an earlier blockade of Iranian shipping to allow negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Talks have since stalled as military confrontations around the Strait of Hormuz intensified, raising concerns about regional security and the stability of global energy supplies.

Cuba was plunged into another nationwide power outage on Tuesday after a failure at a generating unit triggered the collapse of the National Electric System (SEN), marking the third island-wide blackout in less than two weeks as the country struggles with worsening fuel shortages and an ongoing economic crisis.

State-owned Electric Union said the outage began around midday after a malfunction at a power plant in the eastern province of Holguín caused a sudden change in grid frequency, forcing the national electricity network offline.

Officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines said emergency restoration procedures were activated immediately. The process involves creating isolated “micro-islands” of electricity before reconnecting them to rebuild the national grid. Priority has been given to hospitals, food processing facilities and other essential services.

By Tuesday afternoon, electricity had been restored to parts of Havana, with authorities reporting that about 4 percent of the capital had regained power. Provincial officials in Guantánamo, Cienfuegos and Matanzas also confirmed that electricity had returned to hospitals and selected urban areas, including Matanzas’ historic city centre.

The latest outage follows nationwide blackouts last Monday and Friday that left more than 9 million people without electricity. Cuba also experienced two major nationwide outages in March, along with several regional disruptions during the year.

The repeated failures have disrupted daily life across the island. Public transportation has been severely affected, work schedules have been shortened, flights have faced cancellations and hospitals have struggled to maintain normal operations. Residents have also experienced interruptions to cooking, water supplies, internet access and telephone services.

Fuel shortages have intensified since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries supplying or selling oil to Cuba. The measures have added pressure to an economy already facing years of financial hardship.

Cuba currently produces only about 40 percent of the fuel it requires, leaving it heavily dependent on imports. Officials have acknowledged that no immediate solution has emerged to secure additional fuel supplies, leaving the country’s ageing electricity infrastructure under continued strain.

Washington’s energy restrictions followed the capture of Venezuela’s then-President Nicolás Maduro and expanded existing sanctions already affecting Cuba’s economy. Authorities say the latest measures have compounded challenges created by previous sanctions and domestic economic reforms, including monetary unification.

The situation has also drawn political attention in the United States. Four Democratic members of Congress who visited Cuba over the weekend described the energy embargo imposed by the Trump administration as turning the island into a “silent Gaza,” highlighting the humanitarian impact of prolonged power shortages.

With fuel supplies remaining scarce and no immediate relief in sight, Cuba’s electricity system continues to face significant pressure, raising concerns that further nationwide outages could occur in the weeks ahead.

France has announced it will summon Russia’s ambassador after accusing Moscow of orchestrating a large-scale cyber campaign targeting government institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure across Europe.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the move follows what authorities describe as a coordinated series of cyberattacks carried out for espionage and sabotage purposes. Speaking in an interview with BFMTV/RMC, Barrot said France would also introduce sanctions against nine individuals and four entities allegedly linked to the operation.

According to Barrot, the cyber campaign was directed by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and affected 10 European countries, including France, in recent days. He said the attacks were aimed at gathering sensitive information and disrupting essential services.

“The targets included ministries, companies and service operators,” Barrot said, adding that some operations appeared intended to sabotage infrastructure. He pointed to Poland as an example, saying rail infrastructure there had been targeted during the campaign. He did not provide additional details about the incidents or identify the other countries affected.

The French government said the decision to summon the Russian ambassador is intended to seek an explanation from Moscow regarding the alleged activities. Paris also plans to move ahead with sanctions against those it believes were involved in planning or carrying out the cyber operations.

Barrot said France had been able to identify and respond to the attacks because of improvements made to its cybersecurity capabilities in recent years.

“We have significantly strengthened our defences against these cyber attacks,” he said, noting that the country’s enhanced monitoring systems had helped detect the intrusions.

The latest accusations come amid continuing tensions between Russia and European governments over cybersecurity and regional security. Western nations have repeatedly accused Moscow of using cyber operations to gather intelligence, disrupt public services and interfere with critical infrastructure. Russia has consistently rejected those allegations, denying involvement in cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe.

Cybersecurity has become an increasing priority for European governments as digital threats against public institutions, transport networks and private companies continue to grow. Several countries have expanded investment in cyber defence and intelligence-sharing in response to concerns over state-backed hacking groups.

France has not disclosed the full scope of the latest attacks or the extent of any damage caused. Officials have also not released the identities of the individuals and organizations facing sanctions.

The diplomatic move signals another escalation in already strained relations between Paris and Moscow, with cybersecurity emerging as one of the key areas of confrontation between Russia and European nations. French authorities said they will continue working with European partners to strengthen cyber resilience and respond to future threats targeting the region’s digital infrastructure.