Iran-US confrontation escalates with missile strikes and threats

Iran admits launching missiles at Kuwait, US retaliates near Hormuz, as threats against Trump intensify.

Iran-US confrontation escalates with missile strikes and threats — Iran's Mehr news agency reported today (Sunday) a missile attack against a US Army missile unit stationed in Kuwait, with three ballistic missiles fired at the Al-Mina area.[^1] Kuwait's Foreign Ministry confirmed at least one death and several injuries among residents.[^3] Hours earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked US warships near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming a violation at a distance of 20 kilometers from the strait.[^2] The US military responded Sunday evening with new strikes on targets inside Iran, with about ten shells hitting military facilities on Qeshm Island, according to the island's governor.[^4] Iranian parliament's National Security Commission member Alaeddin Boroujerdi issued direct threats against US President Donald Trump, stating that 'even the White House is no longer a safe place for Trump, and we will pursue the assassination of the President of the United States of America by any means!'[^5] The Iranian newspaper Hamshahri, funded by state structures, published an image of Trump in crosshairs on its front page. Trump called Iranian leaders 'very bad and sick people' and said the US retaliated 'with tremendous force.' A former Emirati parliamentarian told Kan News that 'there is no trust in the Iranians. They need to be taught a harsh lesson so they understand the message.'[^6] The escalation comes amid reports of negotiations between Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi with the Americans, while the Revolutionary Guards continue their hardline stance and harsh criticism against the talks. The dual track—diplomacy alongside military confrontation—highlights the internal rift in Tehran's leadership. Meanwhile, the death toll from the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023 has risen to 73,223 martyrs and 173,654 wounded, according to Palestinian sources.[^7] IDF skeptics of Lebanese army, coordinates with US on Iran strikes — Givati Brigade Chief Col. 'E' said his unit is "skeptical" about the Lebanese army's ability to prevent Hezbollah from rearming, "because their power is nothing compared to