US Forces Strike Qeshm Island in Response to Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain + Report: President Trump Asked Xi Jinping to Push Russia Back to Negotiating Table + Europe's Emerging Nuclear Umbrella - France

I - On Defense Podcast · Jun 3, 2026 · 30m

For review:

1. Cuba on Tuesday defended a ​military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has ‌contributed to the nation's economic and social development.

2. US forces successfully defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East.

Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets.

3. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday…