US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Targets Gulf States

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The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hitting approximately 90 targets.
Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
These actions threaten an interim deal aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war, with President Trump warning of escalation.

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The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hitting approximately 90 targets. Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. These actions threaten an interim deal aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war, with President Trump warning of escalation.

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