Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
Iran has launched a missile and drone attack on Kuwait, resulting in one death and several injuries. This attack is claimed to be a retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military positions. Kuwait has condemned the attacks and reserved the right to respond in accordance with international law.
- ▪An Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and injured others.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attack as retaliation for U.S. strikes.
- ▪Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and stated it would respond appropriately.
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Live Live Updates: Iran attack on Kuwait kills 1 after latest U.S. strikes, and as Trump says talks ongoing By Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker Reals Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 6:49 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Kuwait said Wednesday that an Iranian missile and drone attack hit its international airport, killing one person and wounding others, as the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. looked increasingly fragile after yet another exchange of fire. Iran claims it launched a retaliatory attack on U.S.
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