Published August 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET · Updated August 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
The US denies reports Iran struck a base in Kuwait as a cargo vessel is hit in the Strait of Hormuz
6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The American Conservative. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The United States denied reports that Iran had attacked a US base in Kuwait. A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. President Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were underway, though Iran has denied being in talks.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when The American Conservative reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.
