U.S. strikes Iranian military targets after drone shootdown; Kuwait reports air defense activity

The U.S. military conducted bombing operations against Iranian military installations on Monday in response to Iran's downing of an American MQ-1 Predator drone over the weekend, according to military statements.

The U.S. targeted radar stations and drone control facilities inside Iran. The military did not immediately provide details about the extent of damage or casualties from the strikes.

The Predator drone, an unmanned surveillance aircraft, was shot down by Iranian forces during the weekend. The incident marked an escalation in military confrontations between the two countries in the region.

In a separate development, Kuwait reported that its air defense systems engaged targets on Monday. Kuwaiti officials did not specify whether the activity was related to the U.S.-Iran confrontation or provide additional details about what prompted the air defense response.

The sequence of events underscored heightened military tensions across the Persian Gulf region. Both incidents occurred within a narrow timeframe, though officials have not publicly connected Kuwait's air defense engagement to the broader U.S.-Iran exchange.