June 04, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Jun 4, 2026 · 3m

Good morning! Today is Thursday, June 4th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. On day 57 of the Iran War, Tehran struck Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones, killing at least one at Kuwait International Airport as Brent crude pushed past $98 and gas hit $4.26 a gallon. President Trump has tied any end to the conflict to a sweeping expansion of the Abraham Accords, demanding recognition from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and the Gulf kingdoms while asking nothing of Israel. Doug Bandow argues the gambit would do little for America and much for Benjamin…