Published: June 3, 2026 β’ 1:45 PM IST Β· Updated: June 3, 2026 β’ 8:49 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Iran and the United States have exchanged fresh strikes across the Gulf, marking another escalation despite both sides insisting a ceasefire remains in place.
Kuwait says its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, but confirmed its international airport was hit by drones, causing significant material damage and injuries.
Bahrain also activated warning sirens, while the US military says attacks targeting its Fifth Fleet headquarters and other facilities were successfully intercepted.
Iranβs Revolutionary Guard says the attacks were retaliation for a US strike on an Iranian oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent attacks on military communication facilities on Qeshm Island.
Tehran has framed the operation as a direct response to what it calls repeated US aggression, warning that any future attacks on Iranian territory, military facilities or maritime infrastructure will trigger a stronger response.