The U.S. military conducted strikes on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian missile launches toward regional neighbors. Iran launched several ballistic missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain, and other targets. Two missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route. Three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces. The U.S. military also successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. According to independent.co.uk, the U.S. targeted a ground control tower on Qeshm Island, and residents reported hearing early morning explosions there. Qeshm Island, a 558 sq mile stretch off the Iranian mainland, has been used throughout the conflict to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC launched missile strikes targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, with explosions reported in Bahrain and Iraq. Kuwait's military said its air defenses were intercepting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks. According to newindianexpress.com, the U.S. military shot down three attack drones launched by Iran toward civilian mariners transiting regional waters. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed to have attacked the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a separate air base in the region. Iran’s military announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all marine traffic. President Trump stated the U.S. will conduct further strikes against Iran and claimed Iran failed to accept a beneficial deal and now faces consequences. The IRGC stated that future aggression will be met with a strong response.