General · 3 June 2026

US strikes Qeshm after Iran fires missiles

Air raid warnings sounded and defence systems were activated as missiles and drones headed towards Kuwait and Bahrain. On 3 June, the US military said it carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island and stopped several Iranian missiles and drones after attacks on regional neighbours. CENTCOM said two missiles aimed at Kuwait failed during flight, while three fired at Bahrain were intercepted.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 June 2026 at 13:08

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