The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain after a fresh exchange of military actions over the weekend, coinciding with reports of missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations aimed at ending the broader regional crisis. The latest escalation began when US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces had carried out what it described as “self-defense” strikes against Iranian military targets.

Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the country

Kuwait’s military said its air defence systems had intercepted ‘hostile missile and drone attacks’, without identifying who launched them.