Trump declares the Iran war ‘won and signals a diplomatic deal is in the works, whereas a drone has struck Kuwait’s airport. Live updates below
Iran has indicated that non-hostile vessels, including those linked to other states, may pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, on the condition that they do not participate in or support acts of aggression against Iran and fully adhere to declared safety and security regulations, in coordination with the relevant Iranian authorities.
The announcement was made by the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, New York via X.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems had intercepted missiles and drones that breached the country’s airspace, with spokesman Colonel Saud Al-Atwan stating that explosions heard across parts of the country were the result of interception operations conducted by national air defence units.
Kuwait’s National Guard announced Wednesday that it had successfully intercepted six drones within its operational zones, as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen national security and protect vital strategic sites.
National Guard spokesman Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel highlighted the close coordination between the National Guard, the Kuwait Army, the Ministry of Interior, and the Kuwait Fire Force, stressing that these combined forces remain at peak readiness to counter any threats to the country’s security, sovereignty, and stability.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province on Wednesday, according to ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki.
The announcement came after the ministry had earlier confirmed that a ballistic missile heading toward the same region had been detected and shot down, along with two additional drones that were also intercepted and destroyed overnight.
Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that multiple drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport on Tuesday, igniting a fire at the site.
A spokesman for the authority said initial reports indicated no casualties, with damage limited to property.
Emergency teams were swiftly deployed, with firefighters and relevant agencies working to contain the blaze.
US President Donald Trump claimed the war with Iran has been won, dismissing continued coverage of the conflict as media fabrication.
He said Iran is willing to negotiate and that its new leadership had made a gesture signalling good faith.
Speaking at the swearing-in of new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin at the White House, Trump said Iran had agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons programme, describing the US as being in a strong bargaining position and ahead of schedule.
He added that Iran’s military capabilities – including its navy, air force, and missile defences – had been largely destroyed, and confirmed that negotiations with Iranian officials, whose identities he declined to reveal, are currently underway.
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