The US and Iran exchanged their most intense strikes since a ceasefire was extended, with Israel warning of renewed action and Kuwait condemning Iranian attacks on its sovereignty, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- The US and Iran traded the most intense strikes since the ceasefire was extended, according to the Guardian.
- Israel warned it is ready to strike Iran again 'with even greater force.'
- Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned Iranian attacks against the country.
- Kuwait said its sovereignty is 'a red line' and reserved its rights to protect its security.
- Tehran launched further strikes as tensions rose.
The US and Iran exchanged their most intense strikes since a ceasefire was extended, according to a live blog published by the Guardian, marking a sharp escalation in an already volatile confrontation across the Middle East.
Tehran launched further strikes even as Israel warned it was prepared to hit Iran again ‘with even greater force,’ the Guardian reported.
The Guardian described the exchanges as the most intense strikes between the US and Iran since the ceasefire was extended.
Kuwait’s foreign ministry issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. According to the Guardian, the statement read almost identically to one issued the previous day, but placed added emphasis on the country’s sovereignty, describing it as ‘a red line.’
‘The state of Kuwait reserves its full rights to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,’ the ministry said, according to the Guardian.
The live blog has since closed. Further details of the strikes, including casualties and the full scope of the exchanges, were not stated in the source.
Why it matters
Renewed strikes between the US and Iran, combined with attacks affecting neighbouring states such as Kuwait, raise the risk of a wider regional conflict. Warnings of further force from Israel suggest the ceasefire is under strain, with potential consequences for global security and energy markets.
Frequently asked questions
What did Kuwait say about the attacks?
Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the Iranian attacks against the country, calling its sovereignty 'a red line' and stating it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty, according to the Guardian.
How serious were the latest strikes?
According to the Guardian, the US and Iran traded the most intense strikes since the ceasefire was extended, marking a significant escalation.
Did Israel signal further action?
Israel warned it is ready to strike Iran again 'with even greater force,' as reported by the Guardian.
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The Guardian World: This live blog is now closed. US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended Kuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwa