The US conducted strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards retaliating against a US base. Kuwait reported its defense systems intercepted missiles and drones amidst the escalating conflict.

<img alt="Two large cargo ships are seen at sea" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/652ca779-1341-4352-847f-4eb1f15fd57d,1780292480557/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C31%2C594%2C334%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IRAN - MAY 16: A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other&apos;s ...