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  • Published: Wed Jun 3, 2026, 7:26 AM

Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire as 'result of US-led negotiations': State Department

By:Bahni BandyopadhyayLaraib Anwer
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Summary

  • US forces said they conducted self-defence strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
  • 1 Indian was killed, 63 injured after Iranian attacks damaged Kuwait International Airport, vital facilities
  • Bahrain air defence systems intercepted three missiles and a number of drones
  • Kuwait suspended flights temporarily after intercepting 13 missiles, 17 drones
  • Kuwait denied territory, airspace was used for US attacks after Iran claims
  • Bahrain arrested 15 alleged Iran agents linked to IRGC
  • Iran Guards denied attacking Kuwait Airport; US rejected claims of damage due to missile interceptors
  • Iran said it targeted a US military ship in Gulf of Oman; US denied these claims
  • Iran FM warned any attack on Beirut would trigger 'full-scale resumption of war'
  • Israel, Lebanon agree to a ceasefire as 'result of US-led negotiations', State Department says on Wednesday
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