Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew FeinbergThursday 04 June 2026 00:13 BSTTrump describes ceasefire as 'shooting in a moderate manner' as both sides trade strikesPresident Donald Trump suggested the definition of a ceasefire differs in the Middle East, commenting on recent U.S.-Iran exchanges of fire.Trump implied Iran's missile attack on Kuwait was a reciprocal action following previous U.S. "strong action."He stated the military could "wipe everybody out" in Iran but expressed a preference for a diplomatic agreement to halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi defended their attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as "self-defense strikes," alleging that U.S. forces use bases there to violate the ceasefire.The Iranian attack on Kuwait's main airport resulted in one death and 63 injuries, while U.S. Central Command reported a "self-defense" strike on a fortified Iranian island.In fullTrump describes Iran ceasefire as ‘shooting in a moderate manner’ in bizarre press conferenceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in