Us Military Attacks Iran Qeshm Island Tehran Kuwait Bahrain

The United States military early Wednesday announced that it conducted self-defense strikes on Iran s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing a post on X, US military s Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the US forces also successfully defeated multip... The United States military early Wednesday announced that it conducted “self-defense” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing a post on X, US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the US forces also “successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.” The strikes came as Iran “launched several ballistic missiles towards regional neighbours” which “all failed to hit their intended targets.” CENTCOM stated. — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 2, 2026 “Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces,” CENTCOM’s post stated. Air raid sirens were sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait, Al Jazeera reported. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram The United States military early Wednesday announced that it conducted self-defense strikes on Iran s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Sharing a post on X, US military s...