US strikes Iranian sites, Iran hits US airbase in Kuwait

The United States military conducted strikes against Iranian military sites over the weekend, according to U.S. officials. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it responded by targeting a U.S. airbase. Air defense systems in Kuwait, where a significant U.S. base is located, were activated to intercept incoming missiles and drones.

President Donald Trump addressed the escalating situation on social media, stating that securing a deal with Iran was being complicated by critics but that the situation would ultimately work out well. He urged Americans to relax, asserting that Iran wants to make a deal.

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