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US military says drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted

US military says drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

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

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

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

Explainer-How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

Explainer-How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

June 4 - Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places.

U.S.-Iran Military Clashes Threaten Strait of Hormuz Reopening

U.S.-Iran Military Clashes Threaten Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Recent military exchanges between the United States and Iran have raised concerns about the stability of a fragile ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG shipments. The conflict escalated as Iran targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. forces to retaliate with strikes on Iranian assets near the Strait. Additionally, American forces intercepted Iranian drones aimed at commercial vessels in the region. These developments follow weeks of negotiations aimed at extending the truce and restoring commercial traffic through Hormuz, where shipping activity remains significantly reduced since the conflict began in late February.

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

By Ahmed Elimam and Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 5 (Reuters) - Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

By Ahmed Elimam, Jana Choukeir and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) - U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar 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

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person

U.S. Forces Execute Defensive Strikes Against Iranian Threats in Gulf

U.S. Forces Execute Defensive Strikes Against Iranian Threats in Gulf

U.S. Central Command confirmed that American forces executed 'self-defense strikes' against Iranian drones and missiles. These actions were in response to Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, both of which host significant U.S. military installations. The strikes represent a direct military engagement between U.S. and Iranian forces, contributing to a pattern of escalating tensions across the Gulf region. The incident involved intercepting multiple Iranian projectiles, indicating a deliberate broadening of the conflict's geographic scope by Iran.

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

(Fixes typo in headline) By Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 4 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for progress toward ending the wider U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle CAIRO/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed

Iran Claims Retaliation Against MSC Boxship and U.S. 5th Fleet HQ Amid Tensions

Iran Claims Retaliation Against MSC Boxship and U.S. 5th Fleet HQ Amid Tensions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for targeting vessels operated by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, associating the company with Israel. The IRGC reported firing missiles at the MSC Panaya, although no specific damage was claimed. Additionally, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a U.S. attack on the tanker Lexie, which was disabled by U.S. forces. The IRGC also claimed retaliatory strikes against the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, although U.S. Central Command denied these reports. The situation remains tense, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic exchanges.