Middle East: Iran says targeted US bases in Gulf
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- Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air sirens.
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- 06/06/2026June 6, 2026US says 4 Iranian drones launched toward Hormuz shot downUS Central Command forces have shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" they said were launched toward the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air sirens. This came after the US said it shot down Iranian drones, and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ew METhe attack comes days after a strike on Kuwait's International Airport killed one and wounded dozens more [FILE: Jun 3, 2026]Image: Civil Aviation Kuwait/Handout/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Iran has attacked US bases in the Gulf It says the attacks are in response to US attacks along its coastline The US has said it shot down Iranian drones and attacked Iranian radar sites Read below for a roundup of news related to the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
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