Iran-US war latest: Two more drones downed over Strait of Hormuz as Trump claims he ‘destroyed’ Tehran’s military It comes as the US military said it downed six Iranian missiles in the Gulf The Independent UK · Jun 6
Iran launches ballistic missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits its radar sites Iran on Saturday fired ballistic missiles and drones at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait hours after the US conducted strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in tit-for-tat attacks that further strained the fragile ceasefire. Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, denounced the strikes, while Kuwait said they… France 24 · Jun 6
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers after ceasefire deal An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal during talks in the US. The strike on a vehicle on a road linking Nabatiyeh with Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and… France 24 · Jun 6
Kuwait intercepts 'hostile' missile, drone attacks days after fatal airport strike Kuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, following a recent drone strike that killed an Indian national. The escalating regional tensions have triggered defensive alerts in Bahrain, highlighting a potential cross-border escalation. This comes amid recent Iranian drone deployments towards the Strait of Hormuz, which were… The Economic Times · Jun 6
U.S. and Iran in fresh clashes as peace talks stall The U.S. military said it struck an oil tanker headed for Iran and defended Kuwait and Bahrain from Iranian missiles. Axios · Jun 6
Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US Iran attacks American bases in Gulf states after Washington shoots down drones and strikes Iranian radar sites The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in its attack, without naming Kuwait. It said it launched its attack in response to the US firing a missile into the engine room of another oil tanker trying… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Iran claims responsibility for attacks on US Fifth Fleet HQ, Kuwait air base Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. The strikes targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. These actions were stated as retaliation for US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker and island. The Guards announced… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Iran military releases dramatic missile launch video as Kuwait and Bahrain targeted Iran's military has released a video it says shows missiles and drones being launched on Wednesday (3 June) in a new exchange of fire amid US talks. The Independent UK · Jun 3
Iranian drone attack on Kuwait Airport leaves one dead and 63 injured IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 3
Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Euronews · Jun 3
Kuwait partially resumes flights after Iranian attack on airport injures several Kuwait has halted all commercial flights following a drone attack on its international airport. Several people were injured in the incident. The attack occurred after Iran and the United States exchanged missile strikes. The US military stated it targeted an Iranian military facility in response to missiles fired at Kuwait… The Economic Times · Jun 3
US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said. Euronews · Jun 3
Iran-US war latest: Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire as US House votes to limit Trump’s war powers Representatives from Israel and Lebanon will reconvene in the week of June 22 The Independent UK · Jun 3
The Times of India · Jun 3 Watch: Air defence battle over Kuwait as Patriot missiles respond to Iranian strike Middle East tensions flared as Iran launched missiles targeting US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, which were intercepted or failed to hit. The US responded with strikes on an Iranian military site. This escalation follows a major US military campaign against Iran earlier this year, with ongoing exchanges and stalled…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 One killed and 63 hurt in Iran attack on Kuwait airport as Trump says ceasefire talks ongoing US and Iran exchange more strikes but Trump says he is not looking to escalate and there is no need for boots on the ground
AAP · Jun 3 Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks The U.S. military says Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were shot down, and says the U.S. launched strikes on an Iran facility in response
France 24 · Jun 3 Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon Lebanon's Hezbollah said it had attacked troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, as Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, dampening hopes for an end to the cycle of violence. US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had brokered a deal that Lebanon said would halt…
Radio France Internationale · Jun 2 Gulf states arrested over 1,000 for Iran war social media posts: Amnesty More than 1,000 people have been arrested across Gulf states for sharing information or opinions related to the Iran-US-Israeli war, in what Amnesty International has described as a “widespread crackdown” on freedom of expression.
Fortune · Jun 1 Why Amy Lee, the niece of Singapore’s first prime minister, helped launch a crypto-friendly bank Singapore Gulf Bank comes from a partnership between the Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund.
The Conversation · May 28 Trump’s call to expand Abraham accords is destined to fail As negotiations to end the Iran war continued on May 25, Donald Trump made a series of phone calls in which he pressed key leaders from the Middle East to join the Abraham accords. Announced in 2020, these accords established diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, beginning with…
The Times of India · May 26 Why Trump's Abraham Accords push may be doomed to fail - explained US President Donald Trump is pushing several Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of a potential Iran deal. Experts, however, deem the plan unrealistic, citing the Gaza war's impact on Arab public opinion and the persistent demand for Palestinian…
The Times of India · May 26 Abraham Accords explained: Who signed, who didn't, and why it matters now US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, urging several Muslim-majority and Arab nations to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a series of remarks, Trump called on countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan,…
The Economic Times · May 25 Trump says Iran talks ‘proceeding nicely’, pushes for expanded Abraham Accords US President Donald Trump stated Iran negotiations are progressing well. He warned of a larger conflict if a deal is not reached. Trump also urged more countries to join the Abraham Accords. He believes this expansion can create a powerful and economically strong Middle East. Diplomatic efforts continue to stabilize…
Latin Times · May 23 U.S.-Iran Agreement Imminent — Strait of Hormuz Expected to Reopen, Oil Prices Set to Fall The announcement, made via a post on Truth Social, came after a wide-ranging phone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain — a coalition of regional powers that have played a central role in mediating the 84-day conflict. Trump also…