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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes over the weekend, escalating tensions as both sides accuse each other of violating a fragile ceasefire. The attacks targeted a key oil route near Oman, bypassing Iran’s claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global chokepoint. Kuwait’s defenses intercepted all incoming weapons without casualties, while Bahrain reported minor building damage near its international airport, though no deaths occurred. Bahrain and the U.S., which maintains a major naval presence there, condemned the strikes as reckless aggression. The U.S. had previously targeted Iranian surveillance and communication hubs after Iran attacked a Qatari oil tanker. Iran insists it must control the strait, despite international norms, while the U.S. warns further attacks could derail peace talks. With diplomacy stalled and military posturing rising, the world watches as the fragile ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse.

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