{"id":2609997,"date":"2026-06-03T08:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-hits-kuwait-and-bahrain-in-one-of-most-damaging-attacks-since-ceasefire\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T08:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:39:47","slug":"iran-hits-kuwait-and-bahrain-in-one-of-most-damaging-attacks-since-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-hits-kuwait-and-bahrain-in-one-of-most-damaging-attacks-since-ceasefire\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran hits Kuwait and Bahrain in one of most damaging attacks since ceasefire"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-hits-kuwait-and-bahrain-in-one-of-most-damaging-attacks-since-ceasefire%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2609997&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>iran launched its most damaging drone and missile attacks since an April ceasefire,striking Kuwait and Bahrain and prompting U.S.retaliatory strikes. U.S. Central Command said Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait and three at Bahrain, claiming all were either intercepted or broke apart, while several drones breached Kuwaiti air defenses. Kuwait\u2019s foreign ministry reported damage to diplomatic missions and infrastructure, with the heaviest impact at Kuwait International Airport-where at least one person was killed and dozens were injured, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >including multiple critical cases requiring major emergency surgeries<\/a>. The airport closed for several hours before reopening after assessments.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. responded by striking targets on Qeshm Island, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-u-s-navy-makes-history-first-time-refueling-jet-with-unmanned-drone\/\" title=\"WATCH: U.S. Navy Makes History: First Time Refueling Jet With Unmanned Drone\">ground control station<\/a>, though CENTCOM said an additional drone wave failed to reach U.S. targets and that drones targeting civilian mariners were intercepted.Videos from Kuwait\u2019s airport and elsewhere circulated online, showing severe fire and debris damage reminiscent of earlier Iran-war opening days. Kuwait\u2019s government said it retains the right to respond to what it called repeated Iranian aggression, and multiple regional countries condemned the attack, with UAE officials calling for a coordinated Gulf response.<\/p>\n<p>Iran justified the strikes as retaliation for Kuwait and Bahrain hosting U.S. troops, arguing this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-human-rights-are-not-a-bargaining-chip-rashida-tlaib-confronts-biden-on-tarmac\/\" title=\"...Palestinian Human Rights Are Not A Bargaining Chip\u2019: Rashida Tlaib Confronts Biden On Tarmac\">violates international law<\/a> and that obligation lies with the U.S. and its partners. After the attack, Iran\u2019s foreign minister reportedly spoke with counterparts across several countries. The incident is described as a notable escalation and part of a broader breakdown in negotiations over weather the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is covered by the ceasefire.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> launched one of its most damaging drone and missile attacks since the April ceasefire, hitting <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kuwait\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1940\">Kuwait<\/a> and Bahrain and dealing extensive damage to a Kuwaiti airport, triggering a round of retaliatory U.S. strikes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Central Command said Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait and three at Bahrain, claiming all five broke apart or were intercepted. Several drones breached Kuwaiti air defenses. However, Kuwait\u2019s foreign ministry said the attack damaged diplomatic missions and other infrastructure.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4591220\/muslim-country-uae-condemn-israel-al-aqsa-occupation\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Eight Muslim countries, including UAE, condemn Israel over al-Aqsa mosque occupation<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4590992\/marco-rubio-iran-navy-boston-whalers-machine-guns\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Rubio says Iranian Navy is just \u2018a bunch of Boston Whalers with machine guns\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4590626\/russia-massive-drone-missile-attack-against-ukraine\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Russia launches massive drone and missile attack against Ukraine, killing at least 13 and wounding over 100<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most extensive damage was dealt to Kuwait International Airport \u2014 the country\u2019s foreign ministry said one person was killed and several others injured from the drone attacks, and possibly also from falling missile debris. The country\u2019s health ministry later clarified that the number of injured had shot up to 63, many of which were critical, with seven \u201cmajor emergency\u201d surgeries performed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States responded with strikes on Qeshm Island, hitting a ground control station. Despite the successful hits against Kuwait, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2061982709723906359?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2061982709723906359?s=20\">CENTCOM said<\/a> an additional wave of drones failed to hit their intended U.S. targets, after the U.S. shot down several. Three drones fired at civilian mariners were also intercepted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Osint613\/status\/2062093325952262537?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Osint613\/status\/2062093325952262537?s=20\">video posted<\/a> on social media from someone at Kuwait\u2019s active airport showed scenes reminiscent of the first days of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, with fire, smoke, and debris engulfing the terminal. A gaping hole where the drone made contact could be seen in the ceiling as several people navigated the rubble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attacks caused the airport to close for several hours, but it was reopened early in the afternoon, \u201cfollowing the completion of the technical teams and competent authorities\u2019 assessment of the damages and taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of operational processes\u201d, the Kuna news agency reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kuwait\u2019s foreign ministry said it reserves its \u201cfull and inherent right\u201d to take whatever measures it deems necessary to respond to the \u201csinful and repeated Iranian aggressions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attacks drew condemnations across the board, including from Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anwar Gargash, adviser to the UAE president, used the opportunity to call for a united Gulf response to Iran\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo Gulf state should be left to face these attacks alone,\u201d he wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states is interconnected, their interests are shared, and their destiny is one. This aggression does not target one country in particular, but rather targets us all,\u201d Gargash added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran, meanwhile, justified its attacks as a proper response given Kuwait and Bahrain\u2019s hosting of U.S. troops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAny country that permits aggressor parties to use its territorial, maritime, or airspace, or the facilities and bases located within its territory to carry out or support military aggression against Iran is in clear violation of the fundamental rules of international law and the principle of good neighborliness,\u201d Iran\u2019s foreign ministry said, according to the Fars News Agency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is self-evident that the responsibility for the consequences of this situation lies with the American-Zionist aggressors and the parties that assist them in their aggressive acts against Iran by providing their territory and resources,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the aftermath of the attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with his counterparts in France, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, according to the country\u2019s foreign ministry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4592316\/us-self-defense-strikes-iran-qeshm-island\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4592316\">US CONDUCTS \u2018SELF-DEFENSE\u2019 STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN TARGETS ON QESHM ISLAND<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another video filmed by a motorist in Kuwait showed the chaotic scenes of the attack itself, complete with surface-to-air missile interceptions of drones or missiles fired by Iran. At least one car crashed during the attack, presumably due to the distraction. Kuwait\u2019s Ministry of the Interior arrested the man who took the video, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Moi_kuw\/status\/2062103812647600446?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Moi_kuw\/status\/2062103812647600446?s=20\">saying his posting<\/a> constituted a violation of national security and that the filming endangered other motorists, citing the car crash in the video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iranian attacks mark a sharp escalation from previous responses, and indicate a new normal of Tehran responding to perceived aggressive moves from the U.S. Negotiations have broken down over the past week over disagreements about whether the Israeli war with Hezbollah is covered by the ceasefire. The attack against Kuwait was the second time it had been hit in 72 hours, while the attack against Bahrain was the first since the April ceasefire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran launched deadly drones and missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, harming the airport and prompting U.S. retaliation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2609998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274702642.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3942,59221,3823,80761,14136],"class_list":["post-2609997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-airstrike","tag-bahrain","tag-iran","tag-israel-hamas-ceasefire","tag-kuwait"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274702642.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2609997"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2610002,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2609997\/revisions\/2610002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2609998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2609997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2609997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2609997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}