The United States has accused Iran of carrying out an “egregious ceasefire violation” after Tehran allegedly launched strikes on Kuwait overnight, raising fresh doubts over the durability of a fragile truce between the two countries.
US Central Command said Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait amounted to “unjustified Iranian aggression” and warned that American forces remained “vigilant and measured” in defending their positions in the region.
The renewed tensions followed an overnight exchange of fire between Washington and Tehran.
According to reports, the United States initially struck a military target, after which Iran retaliated by targeting an American airbase. Iranian officials said their response demonstrated that “aggression will not go unanswered”.
The escalation came despite claims by Iranian state television that a draft agreement between Tehran and Washington had already been prepared.
Under the reported framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, while the United States would withdraw forces and lift its blockade measures.
Washington strongly denied the existence of such an agreement.
US officials described the reported draft as a “complete fabrication”, although the White House later said talks between the two sides were “proceeding nicely”.
US President Donald Trump meanwhile said during a cabinet meeting that Iran was “desperate” for a deal, but warned that the United States might ultimately “have to just finish the job”.
The latest developments added to fears of broader regional instability, with Israel also carrying out further military strikes in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military said it had targeted “Hezbollah infrastructure” near the city of Tyre. Shortly afterwards, the Israel Defense Forces said they had intercepted a “suspicious aerial target” in an area where Israeli troops were operating.
The latest incidents underline the continuing volatility across the Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict.
