US-Iran War Highlights: Iran Striking Sites Used By US To Attack 'Civilian Shipping', Says FM Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is targeting US sites used to attack civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, framing the strikes as self-defense. He warned that any hostile act would receive a decisive response, emphasizing that sanctions and war had failed to achieve Iran’s objectives. The comments came after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, which US and allied forces intercepted or downed. Kuwait suspended commercial flights following an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport’s passenger building, which caused injuries and severe damage. The airport had reopened in June after closing in February due to the escalating conflict. Kuwait Airways halted operations until further notice, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility, targeting US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and another unspecified location. The US military retaliated with strikes on an Iranian military facility after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain. Two Iranian missiles targeting Kuwait disintegrated mid-flight, while US and Bahraini forces intercepted and destroyed three missiles and multiple drones aimed at Bahrain. US Central Command also reported downing drones targeting American forces in Kuwait. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that US forces are protecting commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has accused of violating a ceasefire. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump disputed Iranian claims that ceasefire negotiations had ended, asserting that talks were ongoing and suggesting the US naval blockade on Iran could be lifted by Labor Day if progress continued. As of June 3, US Central Command reported redirecting 125 commercial vessels and disabling six others to ensure compliance in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating exchanges highlight deepening tensions between Iran and the US-led coalition, with both sides accusing each other of violating ceasefire agreements and civilian shipping protocols.