Shaky ceasefire in Iran war is challenged again as Kuwait faces a missile attack
Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles late Wednesday, marking a ceasefire violation, while Iran retaliated against a U.S. base strike. The U.S. conducted defensive strikes in Iran, shooting down drones and targeting a ground control station, escalating tensions amid fragile war negotiations.
The U.S. military accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported missile attacks late Wednesday night. U.S. Central Command described the Iranian strikes on Kuwait, a key Gulf ally, as an 'egregious' breach, while Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the aggression. Iran claimed retaliation for earlier U.S. strikes on its missile sites and boats, though it did not name the targeted Gulf state. The U.S. launched additional defensive strikes Wednesday, shooting down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and hitting a ground control station in Bandar Abbas. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard acknowledged the attack near Bandar Abbas Airport and confirmed a retaliatory strike on the air base responsible for the initial assault. Kuwait’s military confirmed its air defenses intercepted missiles and drones Thursday, though details on targets remained unclear. The country hosts U.S. military bases and has faced repeated attacks from Iran and allied militias before the April ceasefire. Tensions persist as Middle East negotiations to end the conflict remain uncertain. President Donald Trump seeks an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, while Iran demands sanctions relief and asset unfreezing. The war’s economic toll, including rising oil prices, has strained global markets.
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