Kuwait Accuses Iran of Drone Strikes Despite Ceasefire

Trump casts doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire as tensions remain high in the region.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:33am

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A fractured, abstract painting of an oil tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with overlapping geometric shapes and waves of deep blues, greens, and greys, conveying a sense of disruption and instability in the region's energy markets.As tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate, the fragility of the ceasefire and the region's energy security are exposed.Washington Park Today

Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting the country on Thursday, despite a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has denied the claim. The announcement comes as President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the ceasefire's effectiveness, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a potential boost to ceasefire efforts by approving direct talks with Lebanon.

Why it matters

The drone attacks and continued tensions raise questions about the durability of the ceasefire and the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which has disrupted oil shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The situation also highlights the complex web of regional alliances and proxy conflicts that have fueled instability in the Middle East.

The details

According to reports, Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching the drone attacks, though Iran's Revolutionary Guard denied the claim. The attacks came despite a two-week ceasefire that was announced earlier this week. Meanwhile, President Trump seemed to cast doubt on the ceasefire's effectiveness, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved direct talks with Lebanon in a potential boost to the peace process. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on a resolution to the conflict are expected to start this weekend in Islamabad, with Vice President JD Vance leading the U.S. delegation.

  • On Thursday, Kuwait accused Iran of launching drone attacks.
  • The two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced earlier this week.
  • Talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to start on Saturday in Islamabad.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the ceasefire.

Benjamin Netanyahu

The Prime Minister of Israel who approved direct talks with Lebanon in a potential boost to ceasefire efforts.

JD Vance

The Vice President of the United States who will lead the U.S. delegation in the talks with Iran in Islamabad.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Iran's paramilitary force that denied launching attacks on Persian Gulf states after Kuwait's announcement.

Kuwait

The country that accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on a resolution to the conflict are expected to start this weekend in Islamabad, with Vice President JD Vance leading the U.S. delegation.

The takeaway

The drone attacks and continued tensions in the region highlight the fragility of the ceasefire and the complex web of alliances and proxy conflicts that have fueled instability in the Middle East. The upcoming talks between the U.S. and Iran will be closely watched as both sides seek a resolution to the long-standing conflict.