An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, injuring several people, damaging Terminal 1 and forcing flight diversions, Kuwaiti authorities said.
Israeli forces intercepted rockets fired by Hezbollah into northern Israel on Wednesday, while Israeli drone strikes hit multiple targets in Lebanon, including a vehicle near Beirut, killing and wounding civilians.
Hezbollah said it carried out the rocket attack in response to ongoing Israeli strikes, marking a renewed escalation despite a U.S.-mediated understanding announced earlier this week. Israel said it views the attacks as a “blatant violation” of the agreement and warned it could strike Beirut’s southern suburbs if northern Israel is targeted again.
The flare-up comes as diplomatic efforts continue in Washington, where Lebanese and Israeli officials are holding talks aimed at preventing further escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asked in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday about Hamas disarming, said decisions about what kind of action will be taken and when would be made with the Board of Peace, which U.S. President Donald Trump set up last year to oversee a phased ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said in an interview with CNBC that any full-scale return to military action against Iran would be U.S. President Donald Trump's decision, adding that U.S. and Israeli forces are ready.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said in an interview with CNBC that it was not over with Iran but that Tehran was weakened.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he hoped an ongoing meeting between Lebanese and Israeli officials facilitated by Washington would produce a joint statement and action plan.
The latest round of talks aimed at ending fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and reaching a long-term peace began on Tuesday and was set to finish on Wednesday.
Israeli airstrikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, including two brothers in the Maghazi refugee camp, as violence continued despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Hamas said ending Israeli attacks is essential for progress in negotiations on implementing the next phase of the ceasefire agreement, which remains deadlocked.
The group said it is maintaining contact with mediators but accused Israel of violating the truce through continued strikes, aid restrictions and territorial expansion, while Israel says its operations are aimed at preventing imminent attacks.
Since the ceasefire began, Gaza health officials say around 930 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, while Israel says four of its soldiers have been killed by militants.
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon.
Earlier, it said it had intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that entered Israel from Lebanon, without attributing it to Hezbollah.
The Iran-backed group declined to comment on either incident and referred Reuters to its official statements on military operations. Hezbollah has not announced any attacks targeting northern Israel since Monday.
Global markets turned cautious on Wednesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher for a third consecutive session, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel.
European stocks and U.S. futures edged lower after an Iranian missile strike damaged Kuwait’s airport and U.S. forces carried out attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, raising doubts about a tentative peace agreement reached last week.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warned that a prolonged conflict could significantly slow global economic growth and fuel higher inflation. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continued to support technology shares, helping major stock markets in Japan and Taiwan reach record highs.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said it could restore nearly 70% of Kuwait’s oil production within six to eight weeks after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, with the remaining output expected to return about a month later.
The company also expects refinery operations, which have a capacity of around 1.4 million barrels per day, to recover to normal levels within two to three weeks. Industry officials warned that full recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could take much longer, with some forecasts suggesting traffic may not return to pre-conflict levels until 2027.
The crisis has prompted Gulf energy producers to consider new pipeline projects, expanded storage capacity, and stronger regional partnerships to improve resilience against future supply disruptions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to pursue a nuclear weapon and suggested he could meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in the future if ongoing negotiations progress.
Speaking in an interview broadcast on Wednesday, Trump said Khamenei remains closely involved in talks aimed at ending hostilities and is giving his approval during the negotiations. Trump also described the conflict with Iran as a success, arguing that Iran’s military had been defeated, while stressing that Washington is still working toward a deal.
He warned that if diplomacy fails, the United States could pursue other options, having previously indicated that military strikes could resume.
At least 63 people were injured in Iran's attack on Kuwait on Wednesday, including airport workers and passengers, the health ministry said.
Kuwait's foreign ministry said one person was killed in the Iranian attack.
Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday and targeted a vehicle near Beirut, underscoring the fragility of a U.S.-brokered de-escalation agreement announced earlier this week.
Israel said it intercepted a drone that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon and was likely launched by Hezbollah, while the group reported carrying out multiple operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
The latest attacks came amid continued exchanges of threats between the two sides, with Israel warning it would strike Beirut’s southern suburbs if northern Israel came under attack. Meanwhile, Lebanese and Israeli officials are holding U.S.-facilitated talks in Washington aimed at preventing the conflict from escalating further.
At least six people were killed in Israeli drone strikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanese security sources said, including in a raid near the city of Tyre.
Another strike targeted a vehicle south of Beirut, wounding two people.
The attacks came despite a U.S.-mediated agreement announced earlier this week aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel also said it intercepted a hostile aircraft believed to have been launched from Lebanon, likely by Hezbollah, though the group did not claim responsibility.
The European Union’s diplomatic service has proposed giving the EU naval mission EUNAVFOR Aspides the primary role in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a French- and British-led maritime security initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.
The proposal, circulated to EU member states on 26 May, argues that the bloc should make a “meaningful contribution” to efforts aimed at safeguarding one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
Any expansion of Aspides’ mandate would require unanimous approval from all 27 EU member countries, and it remains uncertain whether sufficient support exists.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "a little bit perturbed" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's continued fighting with Lebanon, revealing a tense exchange between the two leaders.
Speaking on the "Pod Force One" podcast, Trump said he was unhappy with the conflict but emphasised that he and Netanyahu still "get along very well."
"I wouldn't say angry. I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon, you know," he said.
At least 63 people were injured in Iran's latest attack on Kuwait, according to the Kuwaiti Health Ministry. The strike marks a further escalation in regional tensions, with authorities assessing the full extent of the damage and casualties.
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow."
The function would serve as the 27 country union's contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.
“It is proposed that, when conditions allow, Aspides be tasked with undertaking the primary role in mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz as the EU’s contribution," it wrote in the note, which was circulated to EU member countries.
Changing the Aspides mission’s mandate would require unanimity, and it remains unclear if the EU’s 27 member countries would back such a change.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon and that the country's Supreme Leader is involved in negotiations with the United States.
"They've already agreed they're not going to have a nuclear weapon," Trump told a podcast interview on Wednesday, while speaking about Iran.
He also acknowledged speaking to Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in angry terms and said he was disturbed by Israel's constant fighting with Lebanon.
On Tuesday, U.S. news website Axios reported that Trump angrily confronted Netanyahu over Israel's threats to recommence strikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei hasn't been seen in public since he assumed the role on 8 March, although he has made multiple statements on social media.
Kuwait Airways has resumed flights from one terminal at Kuwait Internaitonal Airport. The Gulf state's flagship carried said it had resumed flights from Terminal Four, after evaluating damage and taking safety measures.
Earlier, Kuwait Airways said it would reschedule its Wednesday flights.
Iran has executed Fathollah Avari, a man convicted of fatally stabbing a police officer during unrest in the western city of Hamadan in January, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, Avari was found guilty of killing the officer during protests that shook the country earlier this year. The sentence was carried out after being upheld by Iran's Supreme Court.
The execution comes amid a broader crackdown linked to the January unrest, with Iranian authorities pursuing a number of cases involving alleged attacks on security forces.
Kuwait's foreign ministry said one person was killed in an Iranian attack, marking a further escalation in tensions across the Gulf region.
The ministry did not immediately provide further details about the victim or the circumstances of the attack. The incident comes amid a sharp deterioration in relations following recent military exchanges involving Iran and the United States.
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned what it described as U.S. attacks on an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, saying the strikes violated a ceasefire understanding and international law.
In a statement, the ministry said Kuwait and Bahrain bore "direct and clear responsibility" for the attacks, alleging their territory and facilities had been used to support U.S. military operations against Iran.
Tehran said it reserved the right to self-defence and would use all available means to respond, including by targeting the source of any future attacks.
An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert incoming and outgoing flights, according to Kuwait's state news agency.
The attack caused severe damage to Terminal 1 (T1), the country's General Civil Aviation Authority said. Emergency teams were deployed to assess the damage and respond to the incident.
Kuwait Airways has suspended all operations until further notice following an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport, according to a company statement.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Security Council to maintain a UN peacekeeping presence in Lebanon after the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)'s mandate expires at the end of the year, warning that the security situation has worsened sharply since March.
In a letter seen by Reuters, Guterres outlined options for a successor mission ranging from about 2,000 to 5,500 personnel, saying a continued uniformed presence would be needed to monitor the border, support de-escalation efforts and help maintain stability.
Adam Hamawy, a surgeon who volunteered in Gaza, won the Democratic nomination for New Jersey's 12th congressional district, defeating a candidate backed by pro-Israel groups.
Vietnam's annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.6% in May from 5.46% in April, while the country's trade deficit widened to a record high as higher fuel import costs linked to the Iran war weighed on the economy.
Iran's IRGC says it targeted the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, along with an airbase and helicopters in another regional country, using missiles and drones in response to what it described as a U.S. attack on a communications tower south of Qeshm.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has outlined three options for a continued UN presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL's mandate expires at the end of the year, ranging from a light monitoring mission to a more robust force of up to 5,525 personnel.
The U.S. military said it disabled the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie after it attempted to sail toward Iran's Kharg Island despite repeated warnings.
A U.S. aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the vessel's engine room, preventing it from reaching the Iranian port, according to U.S. Central Command.
Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain failed after missiles fell short, broke apart or were intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command.
CENTCOM said U.S. and Bahraini forces defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, while U.S. forces struck Qeshm Island in response to the attempted attacks.
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