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US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace deal to ‘outwait’ him until US midterms The US has carried out new strikes inside Iran , targeting a military facility and downing Iranian attack drones, US officials said, which prompted an apparent Iranian retaliatory attack on an American airbase in Kuwait. US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the strait of Hormuz, according to US officials, who were not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. A ground control station in Iran’s Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone was hit by the attacks, officials said. “These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire,” an official told Reuters. Two hours later, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported the Revolutionary Guards had targeted an American base in Kuwait “that served as the source of the attack”, in retaliation for the strikes. Kuwait’s army confirmed its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone threats, just before 6am in Kuwait City. The apparent t

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Iran threatens to suspend peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon

Tehran says it holds Israel and US responsible, while Trump says ‘going silent’ on negotiations ‘would be very good’ Iran has indicated it will suspend peace talks with the US in protest against Israel’s offensive in Lebanon,…

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Iran threatens to suspend peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon

Tehran says it holds Israel and US responsible, while Trump says ‘going silent’ on negotiations ‘would be very good’ Iran has indicated it will suspend peace talks with the US in protest against Israel’s…

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Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Israel's prime minister has ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, as its conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah escalates. Benjamin Netanyahu said "terror targets" in the…

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US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines

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US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities | CNN Politics

The US carried out what it said was “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to a proposed deal to extend the existing ceasefire in the region and reopen the…

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Trump administration extends deportation protections for Lebanese people

Rare reprieve for people protected by temporary protected status granted after administration misses deadline The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese people from deportation,…

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US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace deal to ‘outwait’ him until US midterms The US has carried out new strikes inside Iran ,…

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Tehran says it holds Israel and US responsible, while Trump says ‘going silent’ on negotiations ‘would be very good’ Iran has indicated it will suspend peace talks with the US in protest against Israel’s offensive in Lebanon,…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJun 1, 2026

Israel's prime minister has ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, as its conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah escalates. Benjamin Netanyahu said "terror targets" in the Hezbollah stronghold of…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNMay 31, 2026

The US carried out what it said was “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to a proposed deal to extend the existing ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMay 29, 2026

Rare reprieve for people protected by temporary protected status granted after administration misses deadline The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese people from deportation, allowing them to stay…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMay 28, 2026

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace deal to ‘outwait’ him until US midterms The US has carried out new strikes inside Iran , targeting a military…

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