US and Iran exchange strikes, threatening fragile ceasefire

The U.S. intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain after striking Iranian drones and radar sites, escalating tensions that threaten a fragile ceasefire. Stalled negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, have led to reduced navigation and higher oil prices, while the U.S. granted visas to Iran’s World Cup football team ahead of a match in Los Angeles.