U.S. strikes continue in Strait of Hormuz; Israel assesses Iranian intent to avoid direct IDF engagement

The U.S. military has conducted strikes for five consecutive nights targeting infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously managing a drone swarm attack on Kuwait. Israeli intelligence assesses that Iran seeks to avoid direct conflict with the IDF, though officials have issued warnings of a severe response should Iran escalate. The situation remains volatile with ongoing kinetic activity in the Persian Gulf.