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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

June 6, 2026 at 06:16 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Because they are strong. They’re proud. There are things they never thought they’d be doing that they’re going to have to do, they’ve got no choice, and it takes a little while."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The IRGC stated clearly that this latest incident began when several oil tankers backed by the United States attempted to transit the state of Hormuz without coordinating with the IRGC."

— Al Jazeera’s Almigdad Alruhaid , Activist

"The longer it goes on, the harder it is for negotiating sides, for mediators, for the GCC not just to recover economically, but to get to a place where the fighting stops."

— Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi , Activist

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
BBC Newsvia rss

The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
Associated Pressvia ai

The U.S. military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones aimed at the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, while also striking Iranian coastal radar sites in response, further straining a fragile ceasefire with Tehran.

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ITV Newsvia ai

The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies, retaliating by striking Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, further fraying a fragile ceasefire with Tehran.

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US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up
Dawnvia ai

New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz.

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US and Iran exchange strikes amid negotiations to end war
ABC Newsvia ai

The United States and Iran have again exchanged fire amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war, with the US striking Iranian military sites and Iran targeting a US base in response.

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US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon
Euronewsvia ai

The US and Iran exchanged new strikes as ceasefire talks faltered over Israel's military actions in Lebanon, with Iran firing missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, and the US launching retaliatory strikes on Iranian facilities.

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
KBC Digitalvia ai

The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, and struck Iranian coastal radar sites in response, while Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, further testing a fragile ceasefire.

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People Dailyvia ai

The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, and struck Iranian coastal radar sites in response, while Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, further testing a fragile ceasefire.

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U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
KPBS Public Mediavia ai

The U.S. military intercepted Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, and struck Iranian coastal radar sites in response, further straining a fragile ceasefire with Tehran.

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US, Iran trade strikes in latest Gulf flare-up
Geo Newsvia ai

The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, and struck Iranian coastal radar sites in response, while Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, further testing a fragile ceasefire.

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CBS Newsvia ai

The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian island near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks, further straining a fragile ceasefire with Tehran.

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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Associated Pressvia ai

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran came under strain as Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted without reported injuries. Iran stated it was aiming at U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, a response to earlier U.S. strikes on Iranian radar and surveillance facilities near Qeshm Island and Sirik.

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Euronewsvia ai

New military exchanges between the United States and Iran have tested the fragile ceasefire, threatening efforts to stabilise the Middle East and restore shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The latest escalation began on Friday when the US military said it intercepted four Iranian drones heading towards the Strait of Hormuz before carrying out strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations in Goruk and on Qeshm Island.

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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
Defense Newsvia ai

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a U.S. official told Reuters. U.S. Central Command said on X that the U.S. then struck Iran’s surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, which are both on the Strait of Hormuz.

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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
Navy Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to end the conflict between the two countries.

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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Los Angeles Timesvia ai

Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which were intercepted, after the U.S. hit Iranian radar and surveillance sites, further testing a fragile ceasefire in the region.

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Iran fires missiles at Gulf after US targets Iranian radar sites
Al Jazeeravia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Iran launched missiles at Gulf targets after the U.S. struck Iranian radar sites, with Tehran denouncing the U.S. actions as a violation of the truce.

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