The United States has resumed its retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian military installations following a series of missile and drone attacks initiated by Tehran over the weekend.

This military escalation underscores the significant pressure on a fragile ceasefire, as diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a long-term peace agreement remain severely hindered by fundamental regional disputes.

Over the weekend, Iran launched a number of ballistic missiles and attack drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, both of which host essential U.S. military infrastructure. In response, U.S. and allied forces effectively engaged and intercepted the majority of the incoming threats. This follows a prior attack in Kuwait that impacted an international airport, resulting in one fatality.

In retaliation for the weekend's assaults, ...