US downs Iranian ballistic missiles and drones The U.S. military intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, following the downing of four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces also struck Iranian coastal radar sites in response to the threats to maritime traffic. Despite these incidents, the Trump administration maintains that the ceasefire is intact and peace negotiations are ongoing.

• U.S. military intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles heading towards Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz were shot down.
• U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
• Iranian claims of damaging U.S. 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain were denied.
• These events occurred despite a fragile ceasefire that went into effect on April 8.
• The incidents follow a House vote to limit U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization.