Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets

Iran warns US bases could be targeted as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues and Washington moves to reassure Kuwait after a deadly airport attack.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jun 5, 2026
An Iranian flag, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets
  • Rubio hosts Kuwait FM after Iran’s airport attack
  • Turkey warns Greece, Cyprus
  • Middle East war pushing millions into hunger: WFP

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