An Iranian attack targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, killing one worker, the Kuwaiti army said Thursday.
Defense Ministry spokesman Saud Al-Atwan said the âIranian aggressionâ struck the building, causing extensive material damage
A senior official in Yemen‘s Houthi movement said on Wednesday that the group, and not Iraq‘s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), carried out earlier attacks on Saudi Arabia, accusing Riyadh of blaming Iraqi factions for operations they did not conduct.
Abdullah Al-Numi, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi movement (Ansarallah) told Shafaq News that the PMF had repeatedly denied attacking Saudi Arabia, while his movement had openly claimed responsibility for earlier operations against Saudi ports and facilities, including sites in Yanbu and Jizan.
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Ten Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members were killed and six wounded in airstrikes on two facilities in Bartella, east of Mosul, part of the PMFâs preliminary nationwide toll of 20 dead and 32 injured.
The command stated that the strikes targeted the Fourth Regiment headquarters of the PMFâs 30th Brigade and its Anti-Armor Directorate.
The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Seyed Majid Mousavi, announced that Iran will continue attacks „until calm returns to the southern coastline and the Strait of Hormuzâ, according to Al Jazeera‘s reports of Iranian state media.
The statement comes as the IRGC has claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria, Al Jazeera reports.
From 28 February 2026, as part of the 2026 Iran war, Iran began launching a series of drone strikes on sites in Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Port of Duqm and the Port of Salalah, which are used by the United States. Separate drone strikes targeted ports and industrial zones in Sohar, Bukha, and Mina Al Fahal, along with attacks in the Omani territorial waters of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The attacks killed 19 people and injured 26 others.
Iranian officials privately told Trump advisers that they made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, that the attacks stemmed from an „errant“ sect of hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations, and that they want to keep talking, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.
The White House wants the regime to publicly acknowledge its mistake, which the Trump administration views as a violation of the ceasefire.
President Trump has directed his team â led by Vice President JD Vance, the president‘s son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio â to continue negotiations.
The talks are to take place in Oman on Saturday.
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Kuwait International Airport says it has resumed Kuwait Airways flights from Terminal 4 after suspending them following Iranâs drone and missile strikes.
The move comes âfollowing the completion of the technical teams and competent authoritiesâ assessment of the damages and taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of operational processesâ, the official Kuna news agency reported.
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Kuwait has suspended all commercial flights following a heavy Iranian drone strike on its international airport passenger terminal on Wednesday. The attack left one person dead and several others injured, severely damaging the facility and escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
Iran said it had attacked US bases and helicopters in a „regional country“ using missiles and drones in retaliation. Centcom said Tehran fired two missiles at Kuwait and three at Bahrain, all of which broke apart or were intercepted.
Kuwait‘s army later said Iranian drones had hit its international airport, causing „significant“ building damage and injuries to a number of people.
Kuwaitâs Foreign Ministry says one person was killed as a result of the drone and missile strikes on a terminal at its international airport.
It expressed âcondemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms, of the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and dronesâ, said a statement on X.
The strikes âtargeting once again civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport, resulted in the death of one individual, injuries to others, and damage to vital facilities, including diplomatic missionsâ.
According to Jabareen, âThe dissolution of the Joint List in 2021 was a severe mistake that cost the Arab public political power and influence. Today, everyone understands this.â He added that despite ideological gaps with Raâam, âThe price of running separately will be unbearableâa drop in voter turnout and the continuation of the far-right rule.â He also emphasized that intensive talks are underway to reach agreements: âWe are doing everything we can to bring hope back to our public.â
Representatives from Hadash and two Arab partiers, Balad, and Taâal held a joint meeting last night to accelerate the reunification of the Joint List and remove obstacles toward an agreement. The three parties emphasized their consensus on core political issues and highlighted the importance of ongoing political and parliamentary coordination after the elections.
In a joint statement, the parties declared: âWe would like Raâam to be a partner in the political agreement, but we are aware of the significant gaps between our positions regarding the character and path of the Joint List. Nevertheless, recognizing the importance of unity against existential threats, the parties expressed willingness to reach an agreement with Raâam based on a âtechnical joint listâ for the elections, aiming to raise voter turnout, strengthen Arab representation, and topple the far-right government.â
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Total Iran war death toll as of April 23, 2026: Iran: 3,468 confirmed killed (Foundation of Martyrs official figure, April 19 2026 â excludes unreported military casualties). Lebanon: 2,300+ killed in Israeli strikes. US: 13 service members killed, 303 wounded. Israel: 23 killed. Ceasefire extended indefinitely April 21 â conflict ongoing with US naval blockade active and maritime incidents continuing. Figures sourced from CENTCOM, IDF, Lebanese Health Ministry, Iranian Foundation of Martyrs, and verified OSINT. Updated every 2 hours.
Here is the latest breakdown based on official state tallies:
Iran: At least 1,444 killed and 20,984 injured
Lebanon: 1,024 killed and 2,740 wounded
Iraq: At least 61 killed, most from the Iran-backed PMF
Israel: 18 killed, including two soldiers in southern Lebanon
United States: 13 service members killed â seven in operations against Iran and six in a refuelling aircraft crash over Iraq
United Arab Emirates: Eight killed, including two soldiers
Kuwait: Six killed, including two Interior Ministry officers and two army soldiers
Saudi Arabia: Two killed
France: One soldier killed in northern Iraq and six others wounded
Qatar: No fatalities reported, 16 injured
Preliminary figures are 555 dead in Iran, at least 10 in Israel, four US soldiers and five killed in Gulf states.