Iran launches deadly new strikes on the Gulf, in latest exchange with U.S. to test ceasefire
Iran has launched new attacks in the Persian Gulf, resulting in one death and significant damage to Kuwait's international airport. The U.S. military responded by intercepting Iranian drones and conducting strikes on Iranian positions. This escalation threatens the fragile ceasefire and ongoing peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
- ▪One person was killed in an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait's international airport.
- ▪The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones and conducted strikes on Qeshm Island.
- ▪Iran's foreign ministry condemned U.S. actions as violations of the ceasefire agreement.
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Iran warIran launches deadly new strikes on the Gulf, in latest exchange with U.S. to test ceasefireKuwait said Wednesday that one person was killed in an attack that dealt significant damage to its international airport. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. targets ship trying to break through blockade01:24Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 6:24 AM EDTBy Chantal Da SilvaIran launched a deadly new set of attacks in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as it traded strikes with the United States, the latest exchange to threaten the fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between the two countries.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.One person was killed and flights…
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