The United States bombed Iranian military sites over the weekend, and Kuwait was subsequently hit by drone and missile fire, according to NPR and the Associated Press. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it struck a U.S. base in response, as reported by DW News. The strikes come amid a fragile ceasefire that has seen repeated violations, even as officials from both sides try to negotiate an extension.
Kuwait condemned the attack, calling it a blow to de-escalation efforts. U.S. President Donald Trump said the war would "all work out well" and told critics to "sit back and relax," according to The Guardian. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered bombing operations in southern Lebanon, adding another front to the widening conflict.
A fifth of all oil and natural gas once traded passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran continues to choke, disrupting global energy supplies. The U.S. enforces its own blockade on the strait to pressure Tehran into a deal. The exchange of strikes reflects how quickly tensions can spiral despite ongoing negotiations.
Analysts warn that the conflict risks drawing in more regional actors and further destabilizing energy markets. The U.S. blockade and Iran's stranglehold on Hormuz continue to squeeze global supply chains. Diplomats from both sides are reportedly still exchanging draft proposals, but the latest attacks make a breakthrough harder to envision.
Kuwait's condemnation echoes broader fears that tit-for-tat strikes could unravel any remaining ceasefire structure. The coming days will test whether the parties can return to talks or whether the region slides into a wider war.