A U.S. Army installation in Kuwait, key forward logistics hub for Southwest Asia.
The US has carried out repeated air and naval strikes across Iran to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf allies, and the IRGC has warned civilians near US forces to stay away; the exchanges have closed much of the strait and pushed oil prices higher.
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensiļ¬ed, with U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and Iran responding with strikes and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rise as shipping through Hormuz tightens, while regional actors report ongoing fighting and injuries.
The conflict between the US and Iran has intensified after a fragile ceasefire collapsed. US and partner forces have conducted strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on US bases and allied facilities. Two US service members have been killed in Jordan, with others wounded or missing amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges.
The US has continued strikes on Iran across the region, while Iran and allied forces push back with drone and missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Tehran has rejected ceasefire proposals, and global markets watch for repercussions as shipping routes face renewed disruption.