US Iran War Latest News: Kuwait on Alert After Fresh US Strikes on Iran
US Iran War Latest News: Tensions between the United States and Iran grew on Wednesday after American forces carried out a second strike on Iran within a week.
The US said it acted in self-defense after seeing aggressive moves from Iranian forces.
US Iran War Latest News: Two US Military Officials Claim to Have Shot Down Four Iranian Drones
US Strikes Iran: Two US military officials told The Associated Press that they shot down four Iranian drones and attacked a base where a fifth drone was about to be launched.
The officials, who did not want to be named, said the Iranian drones threatened the Strait of Hormuz, an important trade route that has become a main focus in the three-month conflict.
A US official told Reuters that the fifth drone was about to be launched from an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas.
It was said that the actions were measured, purely defensive, and aimed at maintaining the ceasefire.
The strike happened after Trump said in a Cabinet meeting that both sides were close to reaching a deal and that Iran is “negotiating on fumes”.
Kuwait Faces Missile and Drone Attacks
US Iran war latest news: A few hours after the US struck Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, sirens went off across Kuwait as the country faced threats from drones and missiles.
The armed forces told people that if they heard explosions, it was because air defense systems were stopping hostile attacks.
Security and safety instructions issued by authorities were urged to be followed by everyone.
The US imposes sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf. The US also imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which was set up to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US added the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its Specially Designated Nationals list, according to the Treasury Department's website.
Reports say the sanctions were put in place after the US strike on Iran on Wednesday night.
IRGC Responds to US strikes
US Iran war latest news: After the U.S. military attacked a site near Bandar Abbas Airport with aerial projectiles this morning, the American air base responsible for the attack was targeted at 4:50 am (0120 GMT)," the Guards said, according to IRIB.
The IRGC did not specify which US base was targeted.
IRGC Warns of Strong Retaliation If US Attacks Again
US Iran war latest news: A few hours after the US targeted Iranian drones near Bandar Abbas airport late Wednesday night, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that they hit a US airbase at 4:50 AM. local time in response, according to Tasnim news agency.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards did not specify the exact location of the US base they targeted.
The IRGC called the US strikes an act of aggression and said that if similar attacks happened again, they would respond more decisively. They also said the "aggressor" would be responsible for any consequences.
Kuwaiti Air Defences Intercepting Hostile Missile and Drone Attacks
Kuwait's armed forces said their air defences are now intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks.
The armed forces told citizens that any explosions they hear are from air defence systems stopping hostile attacks.
On Thursday, the Kuwaiti army said its air defences are handling hostile missile and drone attacks.
Fresh US Strikes Come Just Two Days After Another ‘Defensive’ Strikes
US military strikes Iran: The latest strikes came after US attacks on Monday, which the Pentagon described as “defensive” actions against missile launch sites and minelaying boats in southern Iran.
Washington said both actions this week were done with restraint during a fragile ceasefire that has lasted for weeks.
Marco Rubio Indicates US-Iran Peace Deal Has Made ‘Some Progress’
Marco Rubio Iran talks: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a more cautious view of the talks, saying there had been “some progress” with Iran and that the “next few hours and days” would bring more clarity.
Donald Trump Questioned on Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal
Trump Iran news: During a cabinet meeting, Trump was asked if he would accept a deal that lets Iran and Oman jointly control the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump rejected the idea and gave a blunt warning to Oman. "We’ll have to blow them up,” he said.
At Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, he said he would only sign the deal if it delivers major benefits for the US and its allies.
The president said a “good deal” with Iran was possible, but stressed he wanted something stronger and more comprehensive.
Israel Iran Conflict: Referring to the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered agreements from his first term that normalized ties between Israel and several Arab nations, Trump said he was “requesting strongly” that more countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, join the framework.
US Iran war Live Updates: Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir Heads to Tehran for Iran-US Peace Talks
Middle East war updates: Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is reportedly traveling to Tehran, Iran's capital, to discuss a peace deal between the US and Iran.
An official familiar with the matter said Munir was going to Iran for talks on the Iran-US deal and peace in the West Asia region.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope that peace talks between Iran and the US will lead to an agreement.
He spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi by phone on Wednesday and wished him Eid al-Adha.
