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Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in Gulf

Jordan's air defence systems intercepted multiple projectiles launched from Iran. Iran claimed to have destroyed hangars housing F-35 jets and targeted US bases in Jordan. Further explosions were reported in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran stated its naval forces attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes

The Independent UK

US says second day of strikes ‘completed’ – as it happened

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Watch: Explosion seen at US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain as Iran retaliates

Iran's IRGC claimed a drone attack on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, alleging it was retaliation for recent US airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure. The IRGC stated the operation targeted the base in Manama after US strikes damaged civilian facilities in Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm, warning of stronger…

The Times of India

US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'

The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after negotiations on ending the more than three-month war floundered. US forces began launching additional self-defense strikes ... against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction.The strikes are in…

France 24

Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's why

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The U.S. military said there were no reports of harm to U.S. personnel.

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack

Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan

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US weighs seizing Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf states hit by Tehran's attacks

The U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs following recent Iranian attacks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is assessing damage costs, with frozen assets potentially used for compensation. This comes amid stalled peace negotiations and renewed skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran.

The Economic Times

A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefire

Tensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by striking Iranian surveillance sites. This exchange escalates regional conflict. Pakistan's Interior Minister visits Tehran to push for peace. Fighting in Lebanon also impacts efforts to stabilize the region.

The Economic Times

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Bahrain’s government

The Independent UK

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to condemnations and further complicating indirect negotiations for a ceasefire.

The Economic Times

'Hostile missiles, drones intercepted': Kuwait, Bahrain come under Iranian attack; watch

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting air defense responses in both nations. The US military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and allies, striking Iranian radar sites in response. These actions escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing regional confrontations.

The Times of India

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes

Iran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. This action has intensified regional conflict and threatened a fragile truce. Weeks of negotiations have failed to secure a peace deal. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global trade route. Tensions rose significantly with these exchanges of…

The Economic Times

US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes In Gulf As Fragile Ceasefire Faces New Strain

The latest military exchange comes as efforts to secure a broader agreement between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.

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The Independent UK

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

France 24

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

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…

The Economic Times

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…

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Axios

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Economic Times

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

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 Independent UK

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

Iranian drone attack on Kuwait Airport leaves one dead and 63 injured

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Euronews

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.

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