Iran Stokes the Middle East War With Drone Attacks on Kuwait

Iran Stokes the Middle East War With Drone Attacks on Kuwait  wsj.com

Response from Hamas and Israeli officials suggest Gaza deal still faces obstacles; Tehran launches drone strikes at Kuwait in retaliation for recent US attacks Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

A drone hit a gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.

Iran has also struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected Oman’s proposal on managing the waterway.

Oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday due to renewed Middle East tensions. Concerns over global crude supplies and lower US inventories supported the market. Military developments in the region and air strikes on militant targets heightened worries. Shipping companies operating in the Gulf remain on alert amid fear

Reports claim the missiles were fired at US installations in Jordan, with Jordanian air defence systems attempting to intercept the incoming projectiles, amid soaring Iran-US tensions

Iran has reportedly launched missiles towards US military bases in Jordan in a major overnight escalation, according to local and Iranian media.