US Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles and Drones Targeting Kuwait and Bahrain
US Central Command confirmed the interception of six ballistic missiles and several one-way attack drones launched by Iran toward Kuwait and Bahrain in the early morning hours. An additional missile failed to reach its target. The attack occurred amid heightened regional tensions and a failing ceasefire. No injuries to US or coalition personnel were reported, and CENTCOM denied Iranian claims of damaging the 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, stating that the intercepted systems posed an imminent threat.
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Kuwait
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Jerusalem Post