On January 12, 2026, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and fired upon two ships passing through the strait, resulting in no reported casualties but causing significant disruption to maritime traffic.
Iran launched attacks on Kuwait, while the United States conducted military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz; details of casualties and specific locations were not provided.
A drone attack damaged Kuwait International Airport on January 15, 2026, as U.S. and Iranian military strikes against each other continued to escalate.
Iran and the United States engaged in military strikes in the Persian Gulf on [DATE], testing the stability of the ceasefire agreement in the region.
Iranian drones struck a terminal building in Kuwait, killing one person and injuring at least 63, causing the airport to temporarily close. Separately, the US military conducted strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations between the US and Iran continue to stall, particularly over issues related to Lebanon.
