US and Iran Exchange Strikes; Kuwait Reports Drone and Missile Interceptions

The United States conducted "self-defence" airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites, including on Qeshm Island, following Iran's downing of an American MQ-1 Predator drone over the weekend. In retaliation, Iran announced it launched targeted drone strikes against two United States military installations in Kuwait, specifically naming Camp Udairi and Ali Al Salem Air Base. Kuwait reported intercepting incoming drone and missile fire, with one report suggesting the airport was affected. These exchanges sharply escalate regional hostilities, testing the fragility of a weekslong ceasefire that officials are trying to negotiate an extension for, amidst ongoing attacks that risk derailing peace talks.