Published: June 4, 2026 • 4:30 AM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 • 5:56 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Iran has launched new drone and missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, striking countries that host key US military bases and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
In Kuwait, an attack hit the main international airport, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more.
Tehran says the strikes are retaliation for a US attack on an Iranian island, but the latest escalation is putting a fragile ceasefire under increasing strain.
With talks sending mixed signals and both sides trading accusations, questions are growing about whether the conflict is spreading - and how long efforts to contain it can hold.
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