Iran defends attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as ‘self-defence’ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has defended Iran’s attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as “self-defence strikes”. As previously reported, Kuwaiti authorities said they intercepted 30 ballistic missiles and drones, while a strike on the country’s main airport killed one person and wounded dozens more. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iranian forces targeted sites that US forces “use to attack civilian shipping and violate the ceasefire”.
(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend to prepare for the World Cup. Iran's participation in this summer's tournament in North America has been in some doubt since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against the nation in late February.
Israeli raids and settler attacks reported across occupied West Bank Israeli forces and settlers have continued attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Israeli troops carried out raids in the Ramallah al-Tahta area of Ramallah and in several locations across the neighbouring city of al-Bireh. Forces also stormed the village of Arura, northwest of Ramallah.
KUWAIT CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait on Wednesday summoned Iran's charge d'affaires, expelled two Iranian diplomats and reduced the size of Iran's diplomatic mission in the country, reiterating its territory and airspace were not used to attack "any country.
Latest developments in Iran’s attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Tensions in the Gulf have escalated after Iran launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwaiti authorities said at least one person was killed and 63 others wounded in strikes that targeted the country’s main airport. Officials said 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched from Iran entered Kuwaiti airspace since dawn.
Rubio says Iran’s military capabilities have been reduced but threat remains Democratic Representative Dina Titus pressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Iran’s military capabilities, noting that despite claims by President Donald Trump and other officials that Iran’s military had been severely weakened, ships were still coming under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. “So is the war still on or is the war off? ” Titus asked.
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India on Wednesday strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that claimed the life of an Indian national and left several other Indians injured, reiterating its call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 3 (ANI): In a tragic international development, an Indian national was killed and several others were injured following a violent attack at the Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday.
Lebanon has emerged as a key obstacle to negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as Israel says it will continue striking Hezbollah and Iran insists that any ceasefire must apply across the region.
Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon Israeli air strikes have targeted the southern Lebanese town of Barish in the Tyre district, as well as the towns of Froun and Burj Qalawiya in the Bint Jbeil district, according to reports from Al Jazeera’s team on the ground. At least one person was wounded in the strike on Burj Qalawiya, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.
Iran slams Kuwait airport in response to US attacks as ceasefire comes under pressure Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:32 Fighting flared up after the US attacked an empty oil tanker trying to make a port call in Iran This video grab, taken from images posted on social media, appears to show damage at Kuwait's international airport following an attack, on 3 June 2026 (UGC/Unknown/AFP) Off Kuwait has denied that its airspace was used to launch strikes on Iran after its airport was struck by a heavy barrage of missiles and drones by Iran on Tuesday night that killed at least one person and injured 63 people. Video footage from the airport showed extensive damage, with fires raging in Terminal One, the roof collapsed, and billowing clouds of smoke. After the attacks, Kuwaiti defence ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Saud al-Otayan condemned what he described as “criminal Iranian aggression”.
Oil rises as renewed fighting threatens US-Iran ceasefire Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after the latest escalation in fighting raised concerns about the future of the US-Iran ceasefire, while US stocks pulled back from record highs. The S&P 500 fell 0. 3 percent from its all-time high.
Eight Muslim countries denounce Israeli incursions at Al-Aqsa Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:22 Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also call for recognition of Jordan's custodianship A Muslim man prays outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Friday noon prayers in the Old City of Jerusalem, 10 April 2026 (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP) Off The foreign ministers of Qatar , the UAE , Jordan , Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israeli settler incursions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and called for the acknowledgement of Jordan's jurisdiction over the holy site. In a statement posted by Qatar's foreign ministry on social media on Wednesday, the ministers said the incursions, which were conducted under the protection of Israeli forces, constitute “a clear violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the historical and legal status of the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem”. The ministers further rejected Israeli attempts to alter "the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites," and urged the recognition of Jordan's historic custodianship the Al-Aqsa compound.
CAIRO, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) - Egypt strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, describing them as a clear violation of the kingdom's sovereignty and a serious escalation that threatens regional security and stability.
Iran confirms World Cup visas issued for national team Iran’s ambassador to Turkiye, Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh, says visas have been issued for the country’s national football team to participate in the World Cup, which begins next week. According to the state-run IRNA news agency, Habibollahzadeh said Mexico had granted visas to all players and staff travelling with the team. Last month, the Iranian Football Federation announced it was relocating the team’s training base from Arizona in the United States to the Mexican border city of Tijuana.
(260603) -- ANKARA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses an event for renewable energy investments in Ankara, Trkiye on June 3, 2026. Erdogan on Wednesday warned about the negative impacts of the ongoing crisis involving Iran and the United States, while emphasizing the importance of securing energy supplies.
Iraq orders Kurdistan oil operations to resume Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered oil companies to resume operations in the Kurdistan region, according to a statement from his office. Several energy firms had halted oil and gas production at fields in Iraqi Kurdistan following repeated drone attacks on oilfields and energy infrastructure. The production shutdowns added to wider disruptions in Middle East energy supplies following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent US blockade on Iranian ports.
British MP asks government to clarify stance on Jordanian custodianship of Al-Aqsa Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:31 Leicester MP Shockat Adam asked for UK government position on reports that US and Israel plan to strip Jordan of oversight role Muslim devotees with their children gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27 May 2026, to mark the start of Eid al-Adha (AFP) Off Shockat Adam, the Independent MP for Leicester South, has written to the British foreign secretary urging the government to "unequivocally" oppose attempts by the US and Israel to remove Jordan's custodianship over Al-Aqsa Mosque. The comments come after Middle East Eye reported last week that the US and Israel are conspiring to strip the Jordanian royal family of its historic custodianship of Al-Aqsa, which is enshrined in a long-standing status quo agreement. A US official has denied the report, but under the plan described to MEE by American, Jordanian and Palestinian officials, Israel would gain control over the appointment of imams and senior mosque officials.
