U.S. Conducts New Strikes as Missile Attack Hits Kuwait Airport

The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated over the last 24 hours as U.S. forces launched fresh self-defense strikes against Iranian targets. The military action included the interception of several incoming missiles and drones. Amidst these exchanges, a major regional escalation occurred at Kuwait International Airport, where a drone and missile strike attributed to Iran killed at least one person and wounded more than 60 others, marking a significant shift toward civilian and aviation targets in the Gulf. On the domestic front, the White House is pushing back against a House-passed war-powers resolution intended to curb President Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran. Administration officials labeled the 215-208 vote "unconstitutional," asserting it would have no operational effect. Despite the ongoing hostilities and the congressional challenge, President Trump expressed public optimism, stating that a diplomatic deal with Iran could be reached as early as this weekend and that the current ceasefire remains technically in place. Broader regional diplomacy showed signs of progress elsewhere, as Israel and Lebanon finalized an agreement to implement a ceasefire following two days of U.S.-brokered talks in Washington. While the Iran-U.S. track remains volatile, the administration appears to be leveraging parallel diplomatic efforts to stabilize other Middle Eastern fronts.