The United States launched airstrikes on Iran following the killing of two American troops in Jordan and the disappearance of a third, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting US military bases in Kuwait.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) used drones to strike a US ammunition depot and radar systems at Kuwait's Camp Udairi and Ali Al Salem Air Base.The conflict, which intensified after a previous ceasefire collapsed, has led to significant casualties and damage.US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Supreme Leader warned of 'heavier costs' for the US, while Iranian officials accused Washington of seeking control over the strategic waterway.The attacks have disrupted global energy supplies and raised fears of a broader regional war.Both sides continue to target each other's infrastructure, with Iran's attacks also affecting Gulf states like Bahrain and Jordan.

The situation highlights the deepening geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, with potential consequences for international trade and security.