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Iran live updates: Iran targets US forces, Kuwait airport amid ceasefire

The U.S. said Iran launched drones and ballistic missiles.

Last Updated: June 3, 2026, 2:31 PM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

8:14 AM EDT

Trump 'perturbed' by Netanyahu 'constantly fighting with Lebanon'

In a wide ranging interview on Pod Force One taped Tuesday afternoon at the White House, President Donald Trump seemingly confirmed the strong language he used on his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week, saying he "wasn't angry," but was "a little bit perturbed" by Israel "constantly fighting with Lebanon."

Trump also pushed back on the suggestion that Netanyahu "tricked" him into going to war with Iran. "I heard that the other day for the first time. They said he tricked me. I mean, I'm the one that started it, because again, I don't want to bore anybody, but I started because we can't let them have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.

Trump indicated he still has not made a decision on taking a deal with Iran or resuming the U.S.-Israeli military campaign.

This combination of pictures created on June 3, 2026 shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026, and President Donald Trump in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 22, 2026.
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When pressed on what a bombing would achieve, the president said, "Certainty," adding "there wouldn't be any b-------" and expressing his belief that it could be done without boots on the ground. "Now I have to make a determination: do we sign a deal or do we do it the other way? And the other way is not nice," he said.

Trump once again claimed that Iran has agreed to not pursue nuclear weapons -- though he noted that could change.

The president was also pressed on his shifting stances when it comes to Iran and the state of play. Asked if that was part of his "art of the deal," Trump said, "It's just the way I am," but also argued "things change."

Asked if he would meet Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump replied, "Yeah, I'd like to meet him. I'd like to meet everybody. I'd like to meet him. We probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works."

Trump didn't rule out the possibility that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could still be in place by Labor Day. "I don't know, I mean, I think it could be, but I think it's unlikely. I think that we'll have it. I think this will resolve itself fairly quickly," Trump said.

The president repeated his belief that gas prices will quickly fall after the war ends and said that the economy is "doing very well, other than this."

He said he couldn't have waited until after the midterms to take action in Iran, because the regime not having a nuclear weapon was "too important."

-ABC News' Isabella Murray and Molly Nagle

7:53 AM EDT

63 people injured in Kuwait by Iranian attack, ministry says

Dozens of people were injured in the Iranian drone attack at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, the country’s Ministry of Health said.

Sixty-three people were injured in the attack, the ministry said in a post on X, with airport staff and passengers among the injured.

The injuries "encompass a range of severe and multiple injuries, including fractures, head injuries, cerebral hemorrhages, amputations and injuries resulting from explosions, in addition to cases of smoke inhalation," the statement said.

This photo shows flames and smoke after Iranian strikes at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on June 3, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video.
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-ABC News’ Ayat Altawy and Othon Leyva

6:39 AM EDT

Bahrain intercepts Iranian missiles and drones, military says

Air defenses in Bahrain intercepted three missiles and several drones fired by Iran, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said Wednesday.

"Iran continues its systematic aggression through its heinous missile and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure," the BDF said in a post on social media.

-ABC News' Othon Leyva

6:16 AM EDT

1 killed in Iranian attacks on Kuwait, foreign ministry says

One person was killed and several other people injured after Iranian missiles and drones attacked Kuwait early on Wednesday, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Iran fired missiles and drones targeting "civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport, resulting in the death of one individual, injuries to others, and damage to vital facilities, including diplomatic missions," the statement said.

The attack occurred at dawn local time, according to the ministry's statement.

The ministry denounced "Iran's overt aggressive attacks, which lead to increased escalation, heightened tension, and undermine the security and stability of the region."

Kuwait's General Authority of Civil Aviation said that Kuwait Airways flights will resume operations from Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday.

The decision was taken after field inspections and technical evaluations "to ensure the terminal's readiness to receive flights and passengers," the authority said.

-ABC News' Othon Leyva

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