Key development: Iran hit Kuwait’s airport with drones, killing one person and injuring 63, while Secretary of State Rubio told Congress the war is over even as both sides keep trading fire.
Military Operations
(Update) Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s international airport, killing one person and injuring at least 63. The airport had to shut down temporarily and the terminal building was severely damaged—this is the first time Iran has targeted civilian aviation infrastructure during the ceasefire. (Al Jazeera, France24)
Context: Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain overnight, expanding beyond the military targets reported previously. Kuwait’s health ministry confirmed one death and 63 injuries from the airport strike. The US responded by hitting an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “self-defensive strike.”
Sources: Al Jazeera | France24 | France24
US Policy
(Update) Secretary of State Rubio told Congress the war with Iran is over, while Trump denied talks are stalled—even as both sides launched strikes overnight. France24 reports negotiations appear stuck over Lebanon, though Trump disputes this characterization. (Al Jazeera, France24)
Context: Rubio made the “war is over” declaration to lawmakers while Iran was hitting Kuwait and the US was striking Qeshm Island. The contrasting statements suggest the administration is trying to declare victory while active hostilities continue, with disagreement over whether negotiations have reached an impasse.
Sources: Al Jazeera | France24
[UNCONFIRMED] Iran’s World Cup team is heading to Mexico on June 6 even though the US hasn’t issued their visas yet. Rubio says anyone linked to the IRGC won’t be allowed to “embed” with the squad. (Al Jazeera)
Context: The World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. Iran’s football federation is proceeding with travel plans despite the visa holdup. This is a single-source report from Al Jazeera with no confirmation from US officials or other outlets.
Sources: Al Jazeera
What to watch: Whether the US and Iran can keep calling this a ceasefire when they’re still shooting at each other—and whether Rubio’s “war is over” line sticks.