Former President Trump criticized Iran for failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high following recent drone attacks on Kuwait and continued skirmishes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones. <img alt="First responders search under the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Habbouch, southern Lebanon on April 10, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3214x2102+0+0/resize/3214x2102!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcc%...