Drone attacked a bulk carrier 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, causing a limited fire that was contained, with no injuries.
Kuwait’s armed forces detected and intercepted several hostile drones in its airspace, as Defence Ministry spokesperson Col. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan confirmed.
Iran’s top commander Ali Abdollahi warned of swift, severe retaliation, after meeting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei who gave new military directives.
US and regional leaders continue diplomatic talks, with Qatar’s PM meeting US officials and Washington awaiting Tehran’s response to a cease‑fire memorandum.