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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait amid escalating regional conflict

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, escalating tensions in the region. This action was a direct response to recent US strikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 19 Iranians. The exchange marks a significant escalation six months into the ongoing conflict, with Iran also targeting bases in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq's Kurdistan region, while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz. AI

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Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait amid escalating regional conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Iran targets US bases in Kuwait despite warnings from Trump

    Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran “any time we want” after extensive US bombardment of sites across …