American military forces carried out defensive strikes against Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend, according to US Central Command. The operation targeted facilities in Goruk and Qeshm following the downing of a US drone in international waters. In retaliation, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck an air base utilized by American forces in Kuwait.
Kuwait confirmed its defenses intercepted hostile drones and missiles, with the nation’s foreign ministry condemning the incident as a dangerous escalation. No American personnel were reported injured in the exchanges.
These events follow a stalemate in ceasefire talks. Reports suggest the US requested last-minute revisions to a proposed agreement, focusing on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the status of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles. Iranian officials have dismissed these reports, insisting their current priority is ending hostilities rather than restarting nuclear negotiations.
Former President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a future deal, urging observers to remain calm. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership has linked any permanent peace to a resolution in Lebanon, warning that further US aggression would result in a stronger response. Global markets continue to monitor the situation, particularly as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz puts pressure on international oil prices.