Painted Into a Corner
We look at the state of the Iran war three months on.
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One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait
One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait Kuwait said Iranian attacks on its territory killed one person and wounded several others, briefly forcing its airport to close and damaging unnamed diplomatic missions. Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the attacks "that once again targeted vital and civilian infrastructure, including Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring others, in addition to causing damage to vital infrastructure including diplomatic missions". Kuwait later said it would resume flights for its flagship airline.
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US, Israeli Enemies Will Be Forced to Surrender: Iran’s General Staff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said the US and the Zionist regime will have no choice but to retreat and surrender before the resolve of Iran’s Armed Forces and nation, vowing to continue defending the country.
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Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' from Lebanon
Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' from Lebanon The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday.
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Martyred Commanders’ Blood to Strengthen Palestinian Resistance: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing said the assassination of senior resistance leaders will not weaken the movement but the blood of martyred commanders would strengthen the resistance.
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Eid in Gaza was another bloodbath. The ceasefire is a lie
Eid in Gaza was another bloodbath. The ceasefire is a lie Submitted by Soumaya Ghannoushi on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:42 The real function of the so-called Board of Peace was not to stop the genocide, but to manage perceptions while it continues A Palestinian boy stands by the rubble of a residential building targeted overnight by an Israeli strike in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on 24 May, 2026 (AFP) On Eid has just ended. Across much of the Muslim world, families gathered around tables, children wore new clothes, and homes echoed with laughter and celebration.
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UAE strongly condemns terrorist attacks by Iran on Bahrain
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) --The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s main international airport and the United States and Iran exchanged strikes.
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Arab Parliament Speaker condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
CAIRO, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the blatant and repeated Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian facilities and vital infrastructure in the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, saying the actions constituted a flagrant violation of international laws and norms and humanitarian principles.
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Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear responsibility for US attacks
Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear responsibility for US attacks Iran's foreign ministry has condemned US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, saying they violated a ceasefire understanding and international law. The ministry said Kuwait and Bahrain bore "direct and clear responsibility" for the attacks, alleging that their territory and facilities had been used to support US military operations against Iran. Tehran said it reserved the right to self-defence and would use all available means to respond, including by targeting the source of any future attacks.
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Ministry Condemns US Attack on Iranian Tanker, Telecommunications Tower
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US military aggression against an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, warning that Tehran will exercise its inherent right to defend its territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
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Kuwait slams Iran after drone strikes leave several injured, damages International Airport building
Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 3 (ANI): Amid a rapidly evolving security situation in West Asia, the Kuwaiti Army on Wednesday said accused Iran of hostile drone attacks, which left several people injured and targeted the passenger building at the Kuwait International Airport. Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV claimed that the IRGC carried out retaliatory strikes against the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
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Bahrain Defence Force intercepts, destroys three missiles, several drones
MANAMA, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the General Command said its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones.
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Kuwait and Bahrain accuse Iran of attacks on civilian infrastructure
Kuwait and Bahrain accuse Iran of attacks on civilian infrastructure Bahrain’s military said it intercepted three missiles and several drones targeting civilian infrastructure, blaming Iran for what it called “systematic aggression” and a violation of international law. Kuwaiti defence ministry spokesperson Brigadier-General Saud condemned what he described as “criminal Iranian aggression” after missile and drone attacks reportedly wounded several people and damaged facilities at the international airport. Meanwhile, US Central Command (Centcom) said Iranian missiles launched towards Bahrain and Kuwait failed to hit their intended targets.
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Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.
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Spokesman Applauds Iran’s Epic Resistance against US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei praised the Iranian nation’s epic battle against American and Zionist aggressors, saying the values of freedom and dignity enabled the country to withstand foreign military aggression.
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Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The conflict widened overnight after US forces struck targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks against US-linked military sites in the Gulf. Despite the escalation, Washington and Tehran both signalled that diplomatic contacts remain ongoing, while US-backed talks between Lebanon and Israel continue to advance. Here are the latest developments: US Central Command says it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, targeting radar and communications infrastructure.
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CBS: Same F-15E crew member survived two aircraft losses during Iran war
CBS: Same F-15E crew member survived two aircraft losses during Iran war CBS News reported that a US pilot whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iranian airspace in early April had previously survived another aircraft loss only weeks earlier, in what sources described as a friendly-fire incident involving Kuwaiti forces. According to CBS, the pilot was part of the crew of one of three US F-15E fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during the opening days of the war with Iran. The report said Kuwaiti air defences and a Kuwaiti fighter jet were involved in the incident.
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IRGC Launches Retaliatory Missile, Drone Strikes on US Fifth Fleet Base
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced in the early hours of Wednesday that it has carried out retaliatory missile and drone attacks against the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet and other American military targets in response to repeated acts of aggression by the US.
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Kuwait says airport passenger terminal hit by Iranian drones and missiles
Kuwait says airport passenger terminal hit by Iranian drones and missiles The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority said a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport was targeted by Iranian drones and missiles, prompting the activation of the airport’s emergency plan. The authority said flights were suspended and incoming aircraft diverted to alternative airports until further notice. It added that the attack caused injuries and serious damage to several airport facilities.
