US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday, following Iran's launch of drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military indicated that the drones were likely targeting regional maritime traffic. This latest escalation complicates ongoing efforts to end the conflict between the two nations.

According to a U.S. official, the four Iranian drones were assessed as targeting maritime traffic in the region. U.S. Central Command announced via X that surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located in the Strait of Hormuz, were subsequently targeted by U.S. forces. Iran's foreign ministry responded by stating that the U.S. action breached an April 8 ceasefire agreement. The ministry asserted that such repeated violations demonstrate Washington's lack of intention to reduce tensions and warned that the United States would be held responsible for the consequences of its "illegal actions."

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the U.S. action broke an April 8 ceasefire and that such repeated violations showed Washington had no intention of reducing tensions.

Separately, Kuwait's army reported engaging seven ballistic missiles that passed over residential areas, causing material damage but no casualties. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, and residents were advised to seek shelter. Both Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the missile strikes.

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the United States would bear responsibility for the consequences of its “illegal actions.”