Middle East crisis live: Kuwait reports missile and drone attack; US says it struck Iran radar sites over weekend
US central command (Centcom) has said that it struck targets in Iran over the weekend, in a statement that came just minutes after Kuwait announced it was under attack.
TL;DR
- Kuwait reported its air defenses were active against missile and drone attacks, with sirens heard across the country.
- US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed conducting strikes on Iranian radar and command/control sites over the weekend.
- Centcom stated the strikes were in self-defense in response to Iran shooting down a US MQ-1 drone over international waters.
- This marks the third violation of the ceasefire between the US and Iran since it was agreed in early April.
- The incidents occur amid diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire and ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.