The U.S. said Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were intercepted, while Kuwait reported a later airport attack that caused injuries and damage. Washington struck an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island as both sides disputed the status of ceasefire talks.
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain high as Iran rejects U.S. claims of progress in negotiations and continues to enforce a blockade, turning back commercial ships and imposing hefty transit fees that violate international law. The situation has drawn condemnation from Gulf neighbors and global markets have reacted negatively, with rising oil prices and falling stock markets amid uncertainty. Internally, Iran’s leadership has shifted toward a hard-line, military-dominated faction led by figures like Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Ahmad Vahidi, signaling a tough stance in any potential talks with the U.S.