US-Israel war on Iran: Kuwait International Airport stuck by Iranian drones; Trump says peace talks are ongoing; Latest updates

Kuwait Airways resumes flights from Terminal T4 after Iranian drone strike

Kuwait Airways flights resumed operations from Kuwait International Airport’s T4 terminal Wednesday, following the completion of damage assessments and safety checks by technical teams and relevant authorities in the wake of the Iranian drone and missile strike on the T1 passenger building.

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, confirms one dead and vows response

Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation of Iran’s ongoing missile and drone attacks, confirming that one person was killed and others injured in the latest strikes, which also damaged vital facilities including diplomatic missions. Kuwait International Airport was among the targets hit in the early morning attack.

The ministry described the attacks as a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026, and said Iran’s repeated aggression constituted an organized and deliberate campaign that Kuwait would neither accept nor tolerate.

Kuwait declared the security of its territory, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents a red line, and reserved the right to take all appropriate measures in response to what it called Iran’s sinful and repeated acts of aggression.

UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, pledges full solidarity

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, describing the attacks as a blatant violation of Bahraini sovereignty, a breach of international law, and a threat to the kingdom’s security, stability, and civilian infrastructure.

The UAE expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and pledged support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability.

UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, pledges full solidarity

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the Iranian missile and drone strikes on Kuwait, acknowledging that the attacks killed one person, injured others, and caused damage to vital infrastructure including Kuwait International Airport and diplomatic missions.

The ministry described the strikes as a blatant violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and international law, and specifically condemned the targeting of diplomatic missions and premises as a breach of all international norms and conventions, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. It warned that such attacks represented a serious escalation and a threat to regional security and stability.

The UAE reaffirmed its full solidarity with Kuwait and pledged support for all measures taken to protect its security and stability.

UAE’s Gargash calls for unified Gulf response to Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash called for a firm and united Gulf stance in response to repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, stressing that no Gulf state should be left to face such threats alone.

Gargash emphasised that the security, interests, and fate of all Arab Gulf states are interconnected, and that Iranian aggression was not directed at any single country but at the region as a whole.

Eight Muslim-majority nations condemn Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque

The foreign ministers of Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia jointly condemned Israeli settler raids into Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif, carried out under the protection of Israeli forces, as well as the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards. The ministers described the actions as a flagrant violation of international law, UN resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo at the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.

The ministers also condemned what they characterized as systematic Israeli measures aimed at altering the historical, legal, and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and undermining the sanctity of its Islamic and Christian holy sites.

The joint statement reaffirmed their rejection of any attempts to change the status quo in Jerusalem, recognized Jordan’s Hashemite custodianship over the holy sites, and stressed that Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, with the Jordanian-affiliated Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department holding sole legal authority over its administration and access.

Bahrain intercepts three Iranian missiles and multiple drones targeting civilian areas

The Bahrain Defence Force announced that air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones launched by Iran in what it described as a systematic and deliberate campaign targeting civilian infrastructure in the kingdom.

The BDF stated that all weapons and units remain at the highest levels of combat readiness to defend the country, and urged the public to avoid touching or approaching any suspicious debris left over from the attack, reporting any such objects immediately. The Royal Field Engineering unit was said to be fully prepared to handle such objects safely.

The BDF condemned the use of missiles and drones against civilian targets as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Kuwait declares state of emergency, suspends flights after Iranian drones and missiles hit airport terminal

Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority activated its emergency plan at Kuwait International Airport following the drone and missile strike on the T1 passenger terminal, which caused severe damage to airport facilities and resulted in a number of injuries.

All flights have been suspended and diverted to alternative airports until further notice.

Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing despite reports of breakdown

President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday on reports that negotiations between the United States and Iran had stalled, insisting that communications between the two sides have continued daily.

Trump reiterated his warning to Tehran that it must reach a deal, saying the Islamic Republic had been pursuing the same course for 47 years and that it could no longer be permitted to continue.

Iranian drone strike hits Kuwait International Airport terminal, causing casualties and damage

A number of hostile drones struck the passenger terminal (T1) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday as part of what Kuwaiti officials described as Iranian aggression, causing significant structural damage and injuring several people, all of whom received medical attention.

Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, the official spokesman for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, confirmed the attack and stated that the armed forces were monitoring the situation in full coordination with relevant authorities. He added that the military remains on complete readiness to respond to any further developments and to safeguard the country’s security and stability.

US Treasury sanctions Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange amid economic pressure campaign

The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Nobitex, Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, along with three other Iranian cryptocurrency platforms, as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing “Economic Fury” campaign targeting the Iranian regime.

US air defenses down additional Iranian drones targeting forces in Kuwait

A second wave of Iranian drones targeting US forces in Kuwait was intercepted late Wednesday, with CENTCOM air defenses successfully shooting down multiple UAVs. No American personnel or assets were reported harmed in the attack.

US forces intercept Iranian missiles and drones, strike Qeshm Island military site

American forces defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones on June 2, while also conducting retaliatory self-defense strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island.

Iran launched several ballistic missiles at regional neighbors, all of which failed to reach their targets. Two missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while three aimed at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini air defense systems.

Separately, CENTCOM forces shot down three Iranian one-way attack drones that had been launched toward civilian vessels transiting regional waters.

No US personnel were reported injured. CENTCOM stated its forces remain on alert against Iranian aggression as the ceasefire continues.

US forces disable oil tanker bound for Iran after repeated warnings ignored

American military forces stopped a Botswana-flagged oil tanker, the M/T Lexie, from reaching Iran’s Kharg Island on June 2, after its crew ignored repeated warnings over a 24-hour period. A US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the vessel’s engine room, disabling it in international waters.

The incident was part of CENTCOM’s ongoing maritime blockade of Iranian ports, which has been in effect since April 13. Since then, US forces have disabled six commercial vessels and redirected 122 others, as a ceasefire with Iran remains in place.

Kuwait’s air defenses intercept hostile missiles and drones

The Kuwaiti Armed Forces’ General Staff announced in the early hours of Wednesday that air defense systems were actively engaging hostile missile and drone attacks.

The military clarified that any explosions heard by the public were the result of interception operations targeting hostile threats.

Residents were urged to follow safety and security guidance from the relevant authorities.