The United States and Iran have traded military strikes amid ongoing negotiations to end a three-month-old war. U.S. Central Command reported conducting self-defense strikes over the weekend against Iranian radar and drone control sites in southern Iran overlooking the strategic Strait of Hormuz. These actions were a response to aggressive Iranian actions, including the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone operating over international waters.
In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated it targeted a U.S. military base. This led to aerial attacks in Kuwait, which hosts U.S. forces. Kuwaiti state media reported that air raid sirens sounded across the country on Monday as the military's air defense systems intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks.
These latest clashes further undermine a ceasefire that came into effect on April 8 and add strain to diplomatic efforts to reach a deal. Despite the renewed hostilities, President Donald Trump stated that talks with Iran regarding an interim peace deal will work out well.