Iran Launches Drone Attack on US Camp Doha in Kuwait as Conflict Spirals | Firstpost Live

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified as Tehran activated air defences following fresh strikes across the country, while the U.S. confirmed its eleventh consecutive night of attacks on Iranian military targets. Iran claimed it launched drone attacks on a U.S. military facility in Kuwait and warned of stronger retaliation. President Donald Trump said Iran was seeking talks but insisted Washington would only engage in 'meaningful' negotiations. Back home, the military campaign faced growing political scrutiny, with lawmakers questioning its effectiveness and rising costs. Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel concerns over regional stability and global energy security. Gursshheen Gahllen tells you more on Firstpost Live. 00:00 - Iran claims it targeted a US military base in Kuwait with drones; air defenses activated across Tehran. 00:18 - Reports of explosions in Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant. 00:24 - US forces (CENTCOM) carry out fresh rounds of strikes on Iranian military targets. 00:41 - President Donald Trump claims Iran "desperately" wants to hold talks with the US. 01:08 - Trump discusses the extent of damage inflicted on Iran and the rebuilding process. 01:46 - US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reports the war has cost Washington $37.5 billion so far. 02:24 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends the US position at an ASEAN meeting in Manila. 02:42 - Political pressure mounts in Washington as midterm elections approach and fuel prices rise. 03:07 - Iran's interior minister visits Pakistan as Islamabad positions itself as a mediator. 03:21 - The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, critical to global energy supplies. --- Iran US Conflict | Donald Trump | Kuwait US Base | Strait of Hormuz | Iran Drone Attack | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #iran #trump #usiran #kuwait #straitofhormuz #firstpostlive #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...