Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain

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US forces conducted "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iranian missiles and drones targeted civilian vessels, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Kuwait's military reported intercepting incoming threats, while Bahrain activated warning sirens. These events occurred on June 3, 2026. Earlier, Iranian media reported explosions near Qeshm Island. Separately, US President Donald Trump reportedly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Israel's threat to strike Beirut suburbs.

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Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said warning sirens were activated.

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Kuwait’s military said air defence systems intercepted incoming drones and missiles.

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CENTCOM stated its forces 'defeated multiple' Iranian missiles and drones.

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US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted 'self-defence' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

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Civilian vessels and regional allies Kuwait and Bahrain came under attack.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionWorld CupVideoFeaturesEconomySportHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive updatesWhere do US-Iran peace talks stand?Why Iran won’t give up HormuzCould Israel sabotage US-Iran deal?Live updates, US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Israeli PM Netanyahu during a phone call over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut’s suburbs.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Lyndal Rowlands and Zaid SabahPublished On 3 Jun 2026 The United States military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces conducted “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island and “defeated multiple” Iranian missiles and drones, as civilian vessels and regional allies Kuwait and Bahrain came under attack. Kuwait’s military said air defence systems intercepted incoming drones and missiles, while Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said warning sirens were activated. Earlier, Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in the vicinity of Qeshm Island.

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