Trump Declares Ceasefire 'Over' as Iran Strikes 85 U.S. Targets in Gulf

Iran's military claimed it hit 85 U.S. positions in Kuwait and Bahrain on July 8, striking after American forces attacked southern Iran following ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the June 27 ceasefire agreement—negotiated less than two weeks prior—now "over." Kuwait said it intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones. The collapse of the truce leaves both governments without the framework that had briefly paused the escalating cycle of retaliation that began in June.