Iran launched drones at Bahrain on Sunday, the second attack in days. Bahrain's armed forces said they intercepted them before impact.
6 drones were shot down, Bahrain's military said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a radar system at a Bahraini air base. Bahrain's Interior Ministry issued two shelter alerts Sunday morning. Why it matters: The strikes end a two-month pause in Iranian attacks on Bahrain. They come as U.S.-Iran peace talks appear stalled.
Around a fifth of the world's oil passes through the largely closed Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards called Friday's attack retaliation for a U.S. strike on an Iranian telecom tower.
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Where they split: Outlets differ on emphasis: whether the attacks signal renewed escalation by Iran or the result of stalled diplomacy and prior U.S. strikes.
Left coverage, 6 sources: The left frames the attacks as Iranian retaliation tied to faltering peace talks and prior U.S. strikes.
Right coverage, 6 sources: The right frames the attacks as part of a nine-month war, with Iran's claims undercut by interceptions.
What’s next: Trump said he may hold off further strikes if no new provocations occur, while keeping a naval blockade.
Trump is due to meet Putin and Xi in Shenzhen on Thursday. Whether Iran will continue attacks on Gulf states that host U.S. forces. Whether stalled U.S.-Iran talks resume after Trump said a deal is no longer needed. 
