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At Least 12 People Shot at an Ohio Festival and a Search for Suspects is Still Ongoing

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • The United States reported shooting down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
  • Weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway.
  • Iran launched missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait, drawing strong condemnation and increasing pressure on a fragile ceasefire.

The United States announced it shot down two Iranian drones that threatened maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions as the conflict nears its 100th day with no clear end in sight.

Despite weeks of indirect negotiations, a deal to resolve the conflict or reopen the crucial waterway, a key chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments, remains elusive. This latest incident follows US Central Command's announcement of striking four other Iranian drones and coastal surveillance radar sites.

We woke up to a huge explosion. My children were terrified, and I couldn't calm them down.

— Reem, a mother of twoDescribing the impact of an explosion in Kuwait.

In response, Iran reportedly launched seven ballistic missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait, with six intercepted and one falling short. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted "enemy bases in the area." Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet headquarters, condemned the attacks as "blatant aggression," while Kuwait described them as a "dangerous escalation."

flagrant

— Iran's foreign ministryDenouncing the latest US strikes.

Tehran's foreign ministry denounced the US strikes as "flagrant" violations and condemned Washington's "hostile and provocative behavior." Efforts to solidify a lasting settlement have repeatedly stalled, impacting global markets and increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump ahead of midterm elections.

Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, suggested that negotiations are at a deadlock and called for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking indicated that the US Treasury might use these funds to compensate Gulf allies for damages caused by Iranian strikes.

hostile and provocative behavior

— Iran's foreign ministryCondemning Washington's actions.

Lebanon, drawn into the conflict by an attack from Iran-backed Hezbollah, urged Iran to cease its interference. Meanwhile, Lebanon's army chief traveled to Pakistan, which has emerged as a mediator between the US and Iran. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also arrived in Tehran to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The negotiations are at a deadlock, and Trump must break this deadlock.

— Mohsen RezaeiMilitary adviser to Iran's supreme leader, commenting on the stalled talks.
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