An Iranian ballistic missile strike hits a Kuwaiti air base within the past 24 hours, injuring several Americans and damaging US aircraft, according to multiple reports. The incident targets the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. One outlet reports that Kuwait’s air defenses intercept the missile, but debris from the strike wounds about five American service members and civilian contractors. The reports also say two MQ-9 Reaper drones are affected: one source states one drone is destroyed and another severely damaged, while another describes two drones as seriously damaged.
The strike comes as US-Iran diplomatic efforts and broader ceasefire discussions are described as uncertain. One report says US President Donald Trump is considering a deal to extend a tenuous ceasefire, while another notes ceasefire talks ended without a clear agreement. Trump is also reported reiterating conditions for Iran, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though specific policy details vary by account. No source provides conflicting accounts about the injuries or the drone damage, but the number of injured is reported in a narrow range and the drone outcomes are described with slight differences.
