Published: June 6, 2026 β’ 8:04 PM IST Β· Updated: June 6, 2026 β’ 8:56 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has been strained after both sides exchanged strikes in the Gulf.
The US military said it shot down Iranian drones and struck radar sites in southern Iran, while Iran said it launched missiles at US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in response.
The latest escalation comes as efforts to extend the ceasefire remain stalled, raising concerns about stability in the region and the future of negotiations over Iranβs nuclear programme.
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