Trump Weighs Fresh Strikes on Iran as Kuwait Shoots Down Iranian Drones

In early August 2026, reports emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering new military strikes against Iran, possibly as soon as this weekend. Trump said he wants to "hit very hard" and mentioned targeting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, though it's unclear what that refers to. Meanwhile, Kuwait's air defenses shot down Iranian drones, with no injuries reported. Tehran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions.