US strikes Iran as Kuwait hit by drone attacks; diplomatic efforts stall

The United States launched a new round of strikes against Iran on July 12, as Kuwait reported drone attacks on its border posts and offshore oil platform, and talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz ended without progress.

• Kuwait announced on July 12 that three border posts and an offshore oil drilling platform were attacked by drones, causing material damage and injuring one worker.
• The UAE condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, calling them a violation of sovereignty.
• US Central Command said it struck about 140 targets in Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a civilian ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran and Oman concluded talks on the Strait of Hormuz without reaching an agreement, with Iran stating that Qatar mediated between Iran and the US.