US Bombs Iran After Drone Hits Cargo Ship, Tehran Fires Missiles at US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Friday after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran responded by firing missiles at American military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, raising new fears that a fragile ceasefire between the two countries is collapsing.
President Donald Trump said the drone attack on the cargo ship on Thursday violated the ceasefire between the two countries. US Central Command reported that the military hit missile and drone sites, as well as coastal radar locations inside Iran [183954][182763]. The strikes came shortly after Trump hinted at possible retaliation when asked whether Tehran would face consequences. “We’ll find out,” Trump told reporters [182763].
Less than two weeks after signing an interim deal to end their four-month war, Iran and the United States exchanged fresh attacks in the Gulf, each accusing the other of breaking the agreement [183908]. Early Sunday, Iran fired missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, following a warning from President Trump that the US might “militarily complete the job” [183908].
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway vital for global oil shipments, remains a flashpoint for tensions. A tanker was struck by a projectile in the strait on Saturday, with the US and Iran accusing each other of violating the temporary ceasefire [183803]. The US military also conducted attacks on targets near the strait, and state-controlled Iranian media reported explosions heard near the city of Sirik, which is located close to the waterway [183747].
Both nations now warn that diplomatic negotiations could be suspended. “It is very possible that they will never learn!” Donald Trump stated on social media [183783]. Egypt, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates have called for the protection of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for safe and free movement of ships [183519].