Mideast live: Kuwait army says intercepting missile, drone attack from Iran
Summary
Kuwait’s army reported intercepting missile and drone attacks coming from Iran, targeting US allies in the Middle East. These attacks follow US airstrikes on Iranian sites earlier in the week, increasing tensions in the region.Key Facts
- Kuwait's air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks launched from Iran.
- Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, and Iraq's Kurdistan region.
- The attacks are seen as retaliation for recent US bombings on Iranian locations.
- Iranian state TV confirmed the attacks were a response to what they call "America’s crimes."
- President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait," a key and contested waterway.
- Iranian forces seized a vessel carrying nearly 382,000 liters of smuggled fuel in the northern Gulf and arrested 11 foreign crew members.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Gaza troops, opposing withdrawal amid US peace efforts.
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