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U.S. bombs Iranian radar sites, downs missiles fired at Kuwait bases
Confirmed
What we know
The United States said Monday it struck Iranian radar and drone command sites over the weekend after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 drone, then intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces in Kuwait. Central Command said fighters hit air defenses, a ground control station and two attack drones near Geruk and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and Sunday; no American personnel were harmed in those strikes or in Monday's intercepts.
Kuwait reported air defenses engaging incoming missiles and drones early Monday, with sirens sounding nationwide, and later condemned the attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it retaliated against a base used by U.S. forces. Diplomacy to firm up a fragile April ceasefire continued amid the exchange, with Trump saying talks with Iran were moving "at a rapid pace."
What's confirmed
- AP/BBC/Al Jazeera: CENTCOM said weekend self-defense strikes hit Iranian radar/C2 sites at Geruk and Qeshm after an MQ-1 was downed over international waters (AP/BBC).
- AP/BBC/CNBC: U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting troops in Kuwait; no Americans harmed (AP/BBC/CNBC).
- AP/BBC: Kuwait military reported confronting hostile missile and drone fire; foreign ministry condemned Iranian attacks (AP/BBC).
- Al Jazeera/AP: IRGC claimed a retaliatory strike on a U.S.-used base as ceasefire talks continued (Al Jazeera/AP).
What's still developing
- Whether the exchange derails or delays a longer ceasefire and Hormuz reopening deal.
- Full assessment of any Kuwaiti damage beyond intercepted inbound fire.
- Lebanon fighting's effect on Iran talks after Trump claimed a dial-back with Hezbollah.