Missiles Fly In Persian Gulf As US, Iran Deal Hangs In Balance
Tensions escalated in the Persian Gulf as the U.S. military and Iran exchanged fire despite an ongoing ceasefire. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian targets following the downing of a drone, prompting Iranian retaliation against Kuwait. The situation complicates ongoing negotiations for a peace deal between the two nations.
- ▪The U.S. military struck Iranian targets over the weekend, including Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- ▪Iran retaliated by attacking targets in Kuwait, a U.S. ally in the region.
- ▪An MQ-1 drone was shot down over Iran's territorial waters, leading to the U.S. strikes.
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Defense Missiles Fly In Persian Gulf As US, Iran Deal Hangs In Balance (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Francis Kapper Defense Reporter June 01, 2026 12:04 PM ET June 01, 2026 12:04 PM ET Francis Kapper Defense Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The U.S. military and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend, despite an ongoing ceasefire and the two sides still trying to hammer out a peace deal. The U.S.
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