Key facts
- US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- US forces shot down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Kuwait reported engaging seven ballistic missiles.
- The US military intercepted six Iranian missiles.
US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites and shot down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, which the US military believes were targeting regional maritime traffic. US Central Command confirmed the strikes on surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. Iran's foreign ministry stated the US action broke an April 8 ceasefire. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and fired on four tankers attempting to cross the strait. Kuwait's army reported engaging seven ballistic missiles, resulting in material damage but no casualties, while sirens sounded in Bahrain. The US military stated it intercepted six Iranian missiles and a seventh did not reach its target. These events occur amidst indirect negotiations for an interim deal to end the war between the US and Iran, which has remained elusive due to issues like Iran's demand for access to frozen oil revenues and sanctions waivers. US President Donald Trump noted that while Iran's drone and missile manufacturing facilities have been largely destroyed, they still possess about 21% to 22% of their missiles. The conflict has driven up oil prices and disrupted supply chains. In a parallel development, Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon's security services reported Israeli airstrikes. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for talks, carrying a message from Pakistan's army chief and prime minister. Despite the ongoing conflict, nearly 1,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past two months, with US forces providing guidance to ships traveling 'dark' and advising them on how to respond to Iranian threats.