The United States has bombed Iranian military sites in a significant escalation, while Kuwait was simultaneously hit by drone and missile fire, according to multiple news reports. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck a U.S. air base in response.
The strikes mark a sharp uptick in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with both sides trading attacks after a period of relative tension. The conflict has drawn in Kuwait, a key U.S. ally in the region, which faced aerial bombardment.
NPR, Reuters, and The New York Times all reported the U.S. operations against Iranian military targets, with Bloomberg noting that the two nations also exchanged drafts on potential deals over the weekend. The exact scale of casualties or damage remains unclear.
Kuwait's involvement raises concerns about a broader regional conflict, as the small Gulf state becomes an unintended battlefield. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard's claim of hitting a U.S. base suggests that retaliation may continue.
Diplomatic efforts appear to be ongoing, as both sides reportedly traded draft agreements alongside the military strikes. However, the violence threatens to undermine any progress toward de-escalation.