U.S.-Iran Escalation: Kuwait Downs Drones, Hormuz Closure Threat Live

Kuwait reported downing Iranian drones as the broader U.S.-Iran confrontation entered its most dangerous phase. U.S. embassies in the region warned of the 'potential for unforeseen escalation.' The Wall Street Journal and CBS News, citing separate sources, reported the U.S. is preparing large-scale strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, potentially imminent, with Israeli participation under discussion — though CBS noted the final order had not yet been issued as of Saturday. Iran's military warned regional states against cooperating with Washington and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz. Two separate maritime incidents were simultaneously reported in Omani waters, including a tanker struck by an unidentified projectile. A separate SOFREP analysis noted that Iran's July 2026 ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan had already demonstrated Tehran's willingness to escalate beyond diplomatic thresholds.