US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone attacks in Gulf escalation

Kuwait’s army reported intercepting seven ballistic missiles that entered its airspace, causing debris to fall over residential areas and inflicting material damage but no casualties.

US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after intercepting drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest escalation in the three‑month‑old conflict. According to U.S. Central Command, four Iranian drones were believed to be targeting regional maritime traffic. The strikes hit surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located along the strait.

Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the action, saying it violated the April 8 ceasefire and proved Washington had no intention of easing tensions. The Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and firing at four tankers attempting to cross the strait without permission.

Kuwait’s army reported intercepting seven ballistic missiles that entered its airspace, causing debris to fall over residential areas and inflicting material damage but no casualties. Sirens also sounded in Bahrain, where residents were urged to take shelter. Both countries condemned the Iranian strikes as blatant aggression.

The U.S. military said six missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed to reach its target. The exchanges highlight the fragility of ongoing negotiations aimed at securing an interim deal to halt the war, with nuclear issues left for later talks. Tehran is demanding access to frozen oil revenues, sanctions waivers, the lifting of a U.S. blockade on its ports, and leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed.

The confrontation underscores how periodic flare‑ups continue to derail diplomatic efforts, with the strait’s closure disrupting global energy flows and raising the stakes for both sides.