In a significant escalation of tensions, the US military conducted strikes on Iranian radar sites located on Qeshm Island and Goruk in the Strait of Hormuz after four Iranian drones were identified as threats to regional maritime traffic. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have targeted US bases in the region with missiles and fired upon tankers attempting to cross the strait without permission. The situation prompted Kuwaiti air defenses to intercept missile and drone attacks, while sirens sounded in Bahrain urging residents to seek shelter. Amid ongoing indirect negotiations for a peace deal, which include discussions on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief, both sides have struggled to reach an agreement. President Donald Trump noted that, despite the destruction of many of Iran's missile and drone facilities, the country still possesses a portion of its missile capabilities. The conflict has led to increased oil prices and disrupted supply chains, pushing millions closer to hunger, as reported by the UN World Food Programme. Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, indicated that a peace deal is contingent on the unfreezing of Iranian assets.