US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in what it described as a self-defense action. This response followed Iran's missile and drone attacks on US bases located in Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite the escalating tensions, the US maintains that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect.
- ▪The US military attacked Iran's Qeshm Island as a self-defense measure.
- ▪Iran had previously launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- ▪The US insists that the ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite the recent hostilities.
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Toggle PlayUS says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, BahrainNewsFeedUS says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, BahrainThe US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iran earlier launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite the exchange, the US says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect.Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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