- Military activities are underway across West Asia, with the US targeting the Iranian oil economy through sanctions.
- Kuwait came under fire while U.S. forces conducted strikes in southern Iran, amid ceasefire talks regarding Iran's nuclear program.
- Iran claimed strikes targeted U.S. base near Bandar Abbas, while Iran also launched attacks on Kuwait's territory.
- Iran is involved in strikes near Kuwait bases, following the capital city of Iran being Tehran.
Kuwait intercepted missiles claimed to be Iranian, while Iran fired warning missiles at US destroyers, amid Trump's comments.
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What happened
Kuwait intercepted missiles claimed to be Iranian, while Iran fired warning missiles at US destroyers, amid Trump's comments.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iran claims to have intercepted a US cruise missile.1 source
Iran attacks Gulf nations with missiles and drones; Trump weighs in on Iran's arsenal.1 source
Trump claimed Iran retains 22% of its missiles during an NBC News interview.1 source
US military actions against Iranian radar sites test the fragile ceasefire.1 source
Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles, and Trump commented on Iran's missile retention.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Tehran
capital city of Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- Iran launched missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to renewed fighting and attacks on Kuwait International Airport.
- Iran launched attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to interceptions and a strait blockade.