Iran claims strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz and U.S. base in Kuwait
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it attacked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were under U.S. military protection and forced four other ships to turn back. Iran also claimed it launched drone strikes on a U.S. air base in Kuwait, while Kuwait said it intercepted the drones and there were no casualties.Key Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck two oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. military air support.
- Four other tankers changed course and returned to their previous locations after the Iranian attack.
- Iran claimed it launched drone strikes targeting U.S. military facilities at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait.
- Kuwait’s defense ministry said it intercepted the drones and caused materials damage but no casualties.
- Iran said the drone attacks were retaliation for U.S. strikes on a residential home on Qeshm Island that killed three family members.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key oil shipping route, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil, but has been effectively closed by Iran since February 28.
- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia recently conducted airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militants, killing at least 20 militants, including 5 Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
- The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers regarding Iran.
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