News · 1 June 2026

US strikes Iran after Kuwait reports missile attack

New attacks have broken the ceasefire between America and Iran, causing fresh worries in the Middle East. Kuwait reported missile and drone attacks on its territory, blaming Iran, and the US struck Iranian radar sites over the weekend. The US called its strikes "self-defence" after Iran shot down a US MQ-1 drone over international waters.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 June 2026 at 7:48

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