Day 94 of the WarMonday, June 1, 2026
Day 94 — U.S. Jets Down Drones over Hormuz, Strike Launch Sites on Iranian Islands; Two Ballistic Missiles Intercepted over Kuwait; Axios: Israel–Hezbollah Ceasefire Reached via Rubio; CENTCOM 121 Vessels Redirected, 5 Disabled
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Inside Iran — Dozens Hanged Since the Ceasefire Declaration
- Dozens of Iranians have reportedly been hanged since the ceasefire was declared — executions continue behind the front lines even as Washington and Tehran trade deal terms.
Missiles over Kuwait — Intercepts and U.S. Retaliatory Strikes
US / Coalition- U.S. forces intercept two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American bases in Kuwait (11 p.m. ET) — both 'immediately defeated,' no U.S. personnel harmed; CENTCOM vows continued protection.source
- Overnight U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran — refueling tankers seen massing over the Strait of Hormuz at midnight local, then departing with strike aircraft in tow.source
Strait of Hormuz — Drones Downed, Launch Sites on Iranian Islands Struck
Gulf & Naval- U.S. fighter jets shoot down several drones threatening ships in the Strait and strike drone launch positions on Iranian islands over the weekend — the Navy is quietly escorting ships through.source
- CENTCOM, June 1 tally: 121 commercial vessels redirected and 5 disabled — thousands of U.S. service members at sea, in the skies and on land enforcing the blockade against Iran.source
- Footage: Iranian gunboats — the same type involved in firing at tankers and U.S. warships — patrol the Strait of Hormuz.source
Lebanon Ceasefire — Axios: Deal Reached Through U.S. Mediation
- Axios: the Lebanese Embassy in Washington says an Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire deal has been reached through U.S. mediation — Secretary Rubio facilitated contact between President Aoun and Netanyahu; mutual cessation of attacks agreed.source
- Hours earlier, a senior U.S. official told Sky News Arabia: Rubio still pushing for the ceasefire but sees 'no sign Hezbollah will comply' — and the U.S. will not prevent Israeli action.
- Macron after a call with Trump: commends the push for a U.S.–Iran agreement; France is ready to support a new Middle East security framework, including deployment of a joint mission.source
Lebanon Front — IRGC Warns Northern Israel; Strikes near Jabal Amel Hospital
Global- IRGC Khatam al-Anbiya HQ (Brig. Gen. Abdollahi) warns residents of northern Israel to leave — areas 'could be targeted' if Israel follows through on threats to strike Beirut and Dahiya.source
- Footage shows the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on buildings near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre, southern Lebanon.