U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran; Kuwait intercepts drones; 4th U.S. service member killed

The U.S. military's Central Command completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military command centers, air defense sites, and maritime capabilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drones early Wednesday local time. The Pentagon identified a fourth U.S. service member killed in recent days, bringing the total to 18 since the start of the war, with nearly 100 U.S. service members injured this month.