Trump Confirms ‘F***ing Crazy’ Remark as Iran Strikes Kuwait, US Hits Qeshm (Jun 3, 1643 UTC, 1943 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Gulf Attacks — Iran launched 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones at Kuwait early Wednesday, striking Kuwait International Airport and killing one person, an Indian national, and wounding 63 others IranWire Al Jazeera English. Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed the attack and said the airport partially reopened later War Monitors The National. Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats in protest War Monitors. Bahrain’s military said it intercepted three Iranian missiles and several drones targeting civilian sites Iran International. CENTCOM stated that US forces intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones and struck targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island in self-defense IranWire.
• IRGC Statements — The IRGC claimed the enemy was compelled to accept new rules imposed by Iran on the battlefield, particularly regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz IRNA.
• Nuclear Talks — US diplomatic sources said Washington demands Iran clarify the location of its enriched uranium stockpile and how it will be transferred before any economic relief or strait opening Israel Hayom.
• Iraq Militias — Iraqi PM Ali al Zaidi met with delegations from Asaib Ahl al Haq and Kataib Imam Ali, who said they accept state control of weapons; analysts expressed skepticism FDD.
• Kurdish Bases — The IRGC targeted Kurdish party bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region with missile attacks IranWire.
• Diplomatic Outreach — Iran’s envoy to Japan called for Japanese involvement in post-war reconstruction IRNA. Iran’s special envoy for China met economic ministers to discuss elevating ties IRNA.

• Hezbollah Attacks — Hezbollah launched multiple attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Rockets were fired at Misgav Am; the IDF intercepted two projectiles IDF Official Manniefabian. Drones targeted Kiryat Shmona and the Galilee Panhandle; one was intercepted Manniefabian IDF Official. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on IDF gatherings in Al-Khiam, Rashaf, and Haddatha, and released a video showing thermal surveillance of Beaufort Castle, claiming no Israeli soldiers were present Al-Manar TV.
• IDF Strikes — Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Al-Ghandouriyeh Bint Jbeil News. Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike on a car in Khalde, just south of Beirut, and two vehicles in Deir ez-Zahrani Manniefabian. The Lebanese Army said an Israeli strike on a military vehicle in Deir ez-Zahrani killed one soldier and wounded two others Haaretz Times of Israel. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported five killed and 48 wounded in Israeli strikes on southern towns Haaretz.
• IDF Posture — IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said there is no ceasefire for Israeli forces in Lebanon and the military is ready to immediately resume fighting against Iran N12 Chat Bint Jbeil News. The IDF held a handover ceremony for the Golani Brigade at Beaufort Castle Manniefabian.
• Ceasefire Talks — The fourth round of Israel-Lebanon talks continued in Washington. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes the meeting will produce an action plan Al Arabiya English.
• Casualties — The Lebanese Health Ministry recorded 3,516 killed and 10,674 wounded since the start of the Israeli offensive on March 2 Al-Manar TV.

• IDF Operations — The IDF announced that the 252nd Division completed its mission in the northern Gaza Strip after four months, dismantling weapons storage facilities, observation posts, and combat compounds. The 99th Division will continue operations IDF Official.
• Casualties — Israeli fire in Gaza killed five and wounded 36 over the past day, according to reports Haaretz. An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Aydi family home near Maki Roundabout in Maghazi refugee camp, killing two brothers and wounding several others Quds News Network. Israeli artillery targeted the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in southeast Gaza Quds News Network.
• Detainees — Palestinian student Omar Hanoun was released from Israeli detention after two years in poor condition Quds News Network.
• UN Concerns — The UN human rights office said Gaza’s public servants, including police, are being systematically targeted in Israeli strikes, hindering peace and reconstruction UN News.

• Settlements — Over 2,100 West Bank settlement housing units advanced in the planning process. Finance Minister Smotrich said the construction ‘solidifies our hold on the territory.’ Palestinian Authority President Abbas urged the US to stop Israeli ‘madness’ Times of Israel.
• Settler Violence — Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian agricultural lands in the southern outskirts of Burin village, south of Nablus Quds News Network.

• US-Israel Tensions — President Trump confirmed he called Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’ during a phone call, saying he was ‘perturbed’ by the constant fighting with Lebanon but that they still work well together as wartime leaders Times of Israel Ynetnews. Trump also said he would like to meet Mojtaba Khamenei IranWire.
• Lebanon Talks — US Secretary of State Rubio expressed hope that the Washington meeting between Israel and Lebanon would produce an action plan Al Arabiya English.
• Slovenia Incident — Slovenia turned away an Israeli passenger jet, forcing it to land in Croatia; the Israeli Foreign Ministry called it ‘unacceptable’ Times of Israel.
• Iran Diplomacy — Iran’s FM congratulated Azerbaijan on Independence Day, highlighting historic ties IRNA.
• Oil Markets — Oil prices neared $100 again as Gulf attacks clouded US-Iran negotiations The National.

Germany — Israelis attempting to book a hotel in Germany via Booking.com received an antisemitic message; the hotel was removed from the platform and German authorities launched an investigation Behold Israel.

• Slovenia — Slovenia denied landing rights to an Israir passenger jet, forcing it to divert to Croatia. The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized the move as ‘unacceptable’ and said it anticipates better ties with the incoming government Times of Israel.
• UK — Three British Royal Navy personnel were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in Devon Al Jazeera English War Monitors.
• Norway — A Norwegian teenager who planned a murder in the UK was recruited by an Iran-linked Swedish crime group, the Foxtrot Network Times of Israel.

• US Politics — A former Gaza surgeon and Israel critic, Adam Hamawy, won the Democratic primary for a US House seat in New Jersey Times of Israel Al Jazeera English.
• US Budget — Democrats criticized a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget as a ‘blank check’ for war amid the Iran conflict Responsible Statecraft.

Japan — Iran’s ambassador to Tokyo called on Japan to play a more active role in diplomatic resolution of Tehran-Washington tensions and contribute to post-war reconstruction IRNA.

• Iraq — Iraqi PM met with Iranian-backed militias Asaib Ahl al Haq and Kataib Imam Ali, who expressed willingness to accept state control of weapons FDD.
• Kuwait — Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats following the airport attack War Monitors.
• Turkey-Indonesia — The two countries discussed a $10 billion trade goal, including defense and energy sectors Al Jazeera English.