Published: June 6, 2026 โข 8:52 AM IST ยท Updated: June 6, 2026 โข 9:42 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Tensions in West Asia have escalated dramatically as Iran claims missile strikes against US-linked targets in Kuwait and Bahrain.
According to the US military, Iran launched seven ballistic missiles, six of which were intercepted, while the seventh failed to reach its target.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it targeted American military facilities in the Gulf region and has warned of further action if US operations continue.
Meanwhile, US CENTCOM maintains that no American personnel were harmed and has rejected Iranian claims of successful strikes.
The crisis is now centered around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.