Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied any involvement in the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming the damage was caused by a malfunction in the US-made Patriot missile defence system rather than an Iranian strike.&nbsp;Citing an investigation, Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency quoted an IRGC spokesperson as saying that the IRGC Aerospace Force did not target the civilian airport. The spokesperson instead alleged that Patriot missiles struck the terminal after failing to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles.&nbsp;“The Aerospace Force did not target Kuwait Airport. The damage was caused by Patriot systems that landed on the terminal after a failed interception attempt," the spokesperson said.&nbsp;The incident caused extensive damage to Passenger Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person, identified by the Indian embassy as an Indian national, and injuring 63 others.&nbsp;Kuwaiti authorities subsequently closed the country's airspace, suspended commercial flight operations and diverted incoming flights.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-struck-us-command-and-control-vessel-in-gulf-of-oman-centcom-rejects-claim-1780517904227">Iran claims strike on US command-and-control vessel in Gulf of Oman; CENTCOM denies</a>&nbsp;Tehran's denial came after former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani strongly criticised Iran's military actions against Gulf countries amid rising regional tensions.&nbsp;In a post on X, Al Thani described Iran's continued strikes against neighbouring states as "astonishing" and "unjustifiable". He questioned the rationale behind recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and suggested there were grounds to investigate whether the operations had been planned well in advance.&nbsp;While reiterating Qatar's desire to maintain positive relations with Iran, he stressed that Doha would not be "blackmailed" by Tehran.&nbsp;Al Thani also called on Gulf nations to adopt a united position, arguing that a coordinated regional response would demonstrate that attacks against Gulf states would not undermine their collective strength.<h2>CENTCOM rejects Iranian allegations</h2>Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected Iran's assertion and accused Tehran of deliberately targeting a civilian airport in what it described as an “unjustified attack.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚫CLAIM: Iran claimed today that it did not attack the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport and damage was instead caused by a U.S. missile interceptor. Totally FALSE. ✅TRUTH: Iran struck the civilian airport with drones in a deliberate, calculated, and… <a href="https://t.co/OVrzeDibQl">pic.twitter.com/OVrzeDibQl</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2062247958364791088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"CLAIM: Iran claimed today that it did not attack the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, and damage was instead caused by a U.S. missile interceptor. Totally FALSE.&nbsp;TRUTH: Iran struck the civilian airport with drones in a deliberate, calculated, and unjustified attack," it said in a post on X.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The US military rejected Iran's claim and accused Tehran of carrying out a deliberate and unjustified attack on Kuwait International Airport.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied any involvement in the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming the damage was caused by a malfunction in the US-made Patriot missile defence system rather than an Iranian strike. Citing an investigation, Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency quoted an IRGC spokesperson as saying that the IRGC Aerospace Force did not target the civilian airport. The spokesperson instead alleged that Patriot missiles struck the terminal after failing to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles. “The Aerospace Force did not target Kuwait Airport. The damage was caused by Patriot systems that landed on the terminal after a failed interception attempt," the spokesperson said. The incident caused extensive damage to Passenger Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person, identified by the Indian embassy as an Indian national, and injuring 63 others. Kuwaiti authorities subsequently closed the country's airspace, suspended commercial flight operations and diverted incoming flights. Also Read: Iran claims strike on US command-and-control vessel in Gulf of Oman; CENTCOM denies Tehran's denial came after former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani strongly criticised Iran's military actions against Gulf countries amid rising regional tensions. In a post on X, Al Thani described Iran's continued strikes against neighbouring states as "astonishing" and "unjustifiable". He questioned the rationale behind recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and suggested there were grounds to investigate whether the operations had been planned well in advance. While reiterating Qatar's desire to maintain positive relations with Iran, he stressed that Doha would not be "blackmailed" by Tehran. Al Thani also called on Gulf nations to adopt a united position, arguing that a coordinated regional response would demonstrate that attacks against Gulf states would not undermine their collective strength. CENTCOM rejects Iranian allegations Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected Iran's assertion and accused Tehran of deliberately targeting a civilian airport in what it described as an “unjustified attack.”

The US military rejected Iran's claim and accused Tehran of carrying out a deliberate and unjustified attack on Kuwait International Airport.

Iran denies targeting Kuwait airport; blames US-made Patriot system for damage

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iran claimed that its navy had targeted a US military vessel operating in the Sea of Oman. Iranian state-linked media said the vessel was serving as a “command and control centre” and was approaching Iranian territorial waters when it came under attack.&nbsp;According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, military officials said the operation was carried out in response to recent US actions against Iranian commercial ships and alleged violations of navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz. The report, however, did not specify the extent of damage to the vessel or whether there were any casualties.<h2>US rejects Iran's claim</h2>Minutes after the Iranian reports emerged, the US military strongly denied the allegation."Iran is lying. US military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded," US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement posted on X.&nbsp;The competing claims surfaced as fighting and military exchanges continue across the region despite ongoing negotiations aimed at easing tensions.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚫 CLAIM: Iran is now claiming it has targeted a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Oman. ✅ TRUTH: Iran is lying. U.S. military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded. <a href="https://t.co/khuuHuun4u">pic.twitter.com/khuuHuun4u</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2062257014516990079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Rubio says US operation has ended</h2>The development comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that Washington's military campaign against Iran had concluded, even as violence persists in parts of the region.&nbsp;"We're no longer conducting sustained strikes inside of Iran to degrade their military, because Epic Fury is over," Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee, maintaining that the United States had achieved its objectives.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/legal-trouble-for-elon-musk-in-uk-labour-mp-sues-xai-over-grok-generated-sexualised-images-1780514431086">Legal trouble for Elon Musk in UK? Labour MP sues xAI over Grok-generated sexualised images</a>&nbsp;The conflict, which Washington has referred to as Operation Epic Fury, began with strikes on Iran on February 28 and has since expanded across the Middle East. Iran has responded by targeting US allies in the region and disrupting movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments.&nbsp;Defending the outcome of the campaign, Rubio said, "We define victory as destroying their defence industrial base, significantly reducing the number of missile launchers that they possess, significantly reducing their stockpile of drones."&nbsp;"And we achieved all those, in addition to destroying what they had left of an air force and wiping out their entire conventional navy," he added.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The US military quickly rejected the Iranian claim, saying, “Iran is lying. US military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded.”

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iran claimed that its navy had targeted a US military vessel operating in the Sea of Oman. Iranian state-linked media said the vessel was serving as a “command and control centre” and was approaching Iranian territorial waters when it came under attack. According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, military officials said the operation was carried out in response to recent US actions against Iranian commercial ships and alleged violations of navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz. The report, however, did not specify the extent of damage to the vessel or whether there were any casualties. US rejects Iran's claim Minutes after the Iranian reports emerged, the US military strongly denied the allegation. "Iran is lying. US military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded," US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement posted on X. The competing claims surfaced as fighting and military exchanges continue across the region despite ongoing negotiations aimed at easing tensions.

The US military quickly rejected the Iranian claim, saying, “Iran is lying. US military assets at sea continue to fly, sail, and operate safely and unimpeded.”

Iran claims strike on US command-and-control vessel in Gulf of Oman; CENTCOM denies

Videos shared by Kuwaiti citizens on social media have captured dramatic scenes of air defence interceptions over the Gulf nation after Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks targeting US military positions in Kuwait. The clips, widely circulated on X, show bright flashes streaking across the night sky, explosions in the distance and apparent interceptor missiles being fired over urban areas. Residents can also be heard reacting as air raid sirens sounded across parts of the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tehran-attacks-gulf-countries-us-says-all-failed-to-hit-targets-hits-back-with-strike-inside-iran-1780447483106">Tehran attacked Gulf countries, but 'failed to hit targets' claims US; America strikes Iran's Qeshm Island</a>The videos surfaced just hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the conflict was winding down, with Washington signalling that major combat operations had effectively ended. Watch the videos here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Kuwait under attack of ballistic missiles by the Islamic Republic of Iran as the IRGC and US clash in Hormuz <a href="https://t.co/L1Mm3GVLIU">pic.twitter.com/L1Mm3GVLIU</a>&mdash; Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) <a href="https://x.com/emilykschrader/status/2061936585264832923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BREAKING: Attack on Kuwait.... 🇮🇷🇰🇼 Iran launches strikes on Kuwait, claiming it was responding to U.S. missiles allegedly fired from Kuwaiti territory toward Iran. <a href="https://t.co/l5yGjcgedo">pic.twitter.com/l5yGjcgedo</a>&mdash; IRGC NEWS (@IRGC_IRAN_News) <a href="https://x.com/IRGC_IRAN_News/status/2061946526012948904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 IRGC Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Kuwait; Explosions Also Reported in Bahrain and Iraq Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, saying the attacks were retaliation for an American… <a href="https://t.co/F4JATcQnAJ">pic.twitter.com/F4JATcQnAJ</a>&mdash; Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) <a href="https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2061953112596681084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened?</h2>According to Kuwait's military, the nation's air defence systems were activated overnight to counter what it described as "hostile" missile and drone attacks. "Any sounds of explosions heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting these hostile attacks," the military said in a statement posted on X.Officials did not initially specify the source of the projectiles. However, Iran later confirmed that it had attacked the US Fifth Fleet Naval Base in Bahrain. Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported that warning sirens were activated for the second time during the night as the attacks unfolded.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/born-a-loser-still-a-loser-iran-mocks-trump-in-viral-ai-video-as-tehran-suspends-us-iran-talks-over-israel-s-lebanon-strikes-1780388120827">'Born a loser, still a loser': Iran mocks Trump in viral AI video as Tehran suspends US-Iran talks over Israel's Lebanon strikes</a><h2>US says missiles targeted American forces</h2>The US military also confirmed that Iranian missiles had been launched toward American military facilities in Kuwait. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at US personnel stationed in the country. "These missiles were immediately defeated, and no American personnel were harmed," CENTCOM said. American officials also said US and allied air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian drones.<h2>Why is Kuwait being targeted?</h2>Kuwait hosts important US military facilities and remains one of Washington's closest security partners in the Gulf.The country has faced repeated missile and drone threats since the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran and killed several senior Iranian military leaders earlier this year.On Monday, Kuwaiti authorities said they had already intercepted another volley of missiles and drones. The country's foreign ministry subsequently blamed Iran for what it called "heinous attacks."<h2>Contradiction to Rubio's comments?</h2>The latest attacks appear to challenge suggestions from Washington that the conflict is entering a calmer phase. On Tuesday, Rubio expressed hope that a deal to end the Iran war could be reached soon. "There is the prospect before us, which could happen today, it could happen tomorrow, it could happen next week," Rubio told a Congressional panel.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Dramatic videos from Kuwait show missiles, drones and interceptor fire lighting up the night sky as Iran launched fresh attacks targeting US military positions. The strikes came just hours after Washington suggested the conflict was winding down. Scroll down to watch the videos.

Videos shared by Kuwaiti citizens on social media have captured dramatic scenes of air defence interceptions over the Gulf nation after Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks targeting US military positions in Kuwait. The clips, widely circulated on X, show bright flashes streaking across the night sky, explosions in the distance and apparent interceptor missiles being fired over urban areas. Residents can also be heard reacting as air raid sirens sounded across parts of the country. Also read | Tehran attacked Gulf countries, but 'failed to hit targets' claims US; America strikes Iran's Qeshm Island The videos surfaced just hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the conflict was winding down, with Washington signalling that major combat operations had effectively ended. Watch the videos here:

Dramatic videos from Kuwait show missiles, drones and interceptor fire lighting up the night sky as Iran launched fresh attacks targeting US military positions. The strikes came just hours after Washington suggested the conflict was winding down. Scroll down to watch the videos.

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