US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon
The US and Iran have engaged in new strikes as ceasefire talks falter amid escalating tensions in the region. Iran launched missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, which were mostly intercepted or failed to hit their targets. In retaliation, the US struck an Iranian military facility, while both sides continue to dispute the status of ongoing negotiations.
- ▪Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, but they failed to hit their targets.
- ▪The US military responded with strikes on an Iranian facility in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
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News World Iran US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon People walk past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) - Copyright AP Photo Copyright AP Photo By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi with AP Published on 03/06/2026 - 6:32 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said.
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