The United States has claimed responsibility for downing four Iranian drones and striking radar installations near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the drones were one-way attack models approaching the area, and coastal surveillance radar sites were also targeted. CENTCOM stated on social media that the drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.

In response to the US actions, Iran reportedly launched seven ballistic missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. The exchange follows a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran that began on April 8, which has failed to produce a lasting end to hostilities.

The renewed confrontation underscores the fragility of the ceasefire and the continuing volatility in the Gulf region, where both nations have struggled to maintain stability amid repeated military escalations.