Middle East: Iran says it targeted US bases in Gulf
Key takeaways
- Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens.
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- The strike took place on the Khardali-Nabatieh road in south Lebanon, the army said early on Saturday.
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Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens. This came after the United States 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 The government says the attacks are in response to US strikes along Iran's coastline The US has said it shot down Iranian drones and attacked Iranian radar sites The governments of Iran and Lebanon are arguing about negotiations with US, Israel 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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