A strained ceasefire in the Iran conflict is being tested again after reports of drone-related incidents across the Gulf. Multiple outlets report that a drone or unknown projectile set a small fire on a cargo ship off the coast of Qatar. The ship fire is described as resulting from an attack by an unidentified object, with the reported incident occurring near Qatar’s maritime area.
Separately, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported drone activity entering their airspaces. Kuwait says drones entered its airspace, while the UAE also reported drones entering its airspace, with outlets placing the events around early Sunday. The sources do not agree on all operational details, including the origin of the drones.
The incidents come amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the ceasefire, which has faced challenges. One outlet also notes that the Trump administration says the ceasefire remains in effect and is awaiting Iran’s response to a new proposal for a deal. That proposal is described as aiming to end the war, reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and address Iran’s nuclear programme, including discussions about Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
