missiles

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Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces," Centcom said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But Kuwait said it received 30 Iranian missiles and drones—a wartime salvo by any reckoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Space, missiles, and drones: That list checks off a lot of themes for investors these days.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The defenders instantly obeyed as the showers of missiles increased.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques