Kuwait's International Airport was struck by Iranian drones, resulting in one fatality and over 60 injuries, the Kuwaiti military announced. The attack, which damaged buildings including the airport, was described by Kuwait's defense ministry spokesman as "criminal Iranian aggression."

This incident occurred as the U.S. military reported launching self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, targeting a ground control station. These U.S. actions were stated as a response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East, including missile and drone firings directed at ships and Gulf countries.

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) stated that Iran had fired two missiles at Kuwait and three at Bahrain, all of which were either intercepted or broke apart. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for attacking U.S. bases and helicopters in a regional country as retaliation.

The attacks underscore escalating tensions in the region, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom also reported shooting down three Iranian attack drones aimed at civilian vessels transiting the waterway. Earlier, the U.S. had disabled an oil tanker sailing towards Iran as part of a naval blockade.

Kuwait's foreign ministry indicated that infrastructure, including diplomatic missions, sustained damage. The Kuwaiti and Bahraini leaders were implicated by Iran's foreign ministry, which condemned the U.S. strikes. Both Kuwait and Bahrain host U.S. military bases, making them recurring targets for Iranian attacks.

The broader implications of these strikes come amidst stalled ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. A deal to end the ongoing conflict had failed to progress over the weekend, adding a layer of urgency to the diplomatic situation.

Centcom's earlier actions included disabling an unladen oil tanker flagged by Botswana. The U.S. stated that a Hellfire missile was fired into the tanker's engine room after its crew ignored repeated warnings, as part of the U.S. naval blockade initiated on April 13.

Iran's IRGC issued a stern warning, asserting that "disrupting the security of the Strait of Hormuz will carry a heavy price for the aggressive U.S. military." The situation remains volatile, with unresolved questions about the full extent of the damage and the potential for further escalation.