US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Tensions flare despite truce as US strikes Qeshm Island; Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

Three months into the West Asia war, tensions in the Gulf remain high despite an extended ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Fresh hostilities erupted after Iran launched missiles and drones toward regional targets, prompting interceptions by US and allied forces. Washington responded with “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Tehran remain active despite growing skepticism over the prospects for a breakthrough.

The latest flare-up comes amid an increasingly fragile regional situation. US Central Command said American and partner forces intercepted Iranian missiles fired toward Kuwait and Bahrain and shot down drones headed toward civilian shipping lanes before carrying out strikes against an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. No US personnel were injured.

The military exchange follows a series of conflicting signals on diplomacy.

Trump said talks with Iran have continued daily and dismissed reports that negotiations had stalled. Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Washington of undermining ceasefire efforts through its support for Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, oil markets remain on edge as renewed attacks near the Gulf raise concerns over shipping and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments also come days after Trump publicly criticised Israeli military actions in Lebanon and claimed he had intervened to prevent a wider escalation.

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