WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that American forces are striking Iran "hard" and "continuing to win," telling Fox News that the military campaign against Tehran is "going well" as fighting between the two countries intensifies.

The latest developments come amid a widening confrontation marked by continued airstrikes, attacks on military infrastructure, and growing uncertainty over how long the conflict may continue.

Kuwait's military announced that it intercepted Iranian drones targeting vital military and civilian facilities inside the country, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted two tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

In Washington, the Trump administration is weighing options to expand military operations against Iran through a broader air campaign. The deliberations have exposed divisions within the administration over the scale of further escalation and the risks of a prolonged regional conflict.

Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command said its forces continue to strike IRGC positions, missile sites, and drone infrastructure as part of ongoing operations against Iran.