Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:05pm on 03 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh attacks overnight, further escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The US military said it carried out "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after alleged Iranian attacks across the Middle East. The US military also said it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Gulf countries and ships in regional waters. Meanwhile, Kuwait said Iranian drones struck several locations, including Kuwait International Airport. One person was killed and more than 60 others were injured in the attack. Iran said it targeted US military assets in a regional country in retaliation for American actions. The latest escalation comes as ceasefire and peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled. Both sides have continued to trade accusations, raising concerns about wider instability in the strategically important Gulf region.
