Iran and Kuwait rocked by fresh attacks amid Hormuz Strait tensions

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Iran and Kuwait reported fresh attacks on islands and border posts amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran and Washington exchanged contradictory statements on the waterway's status, with Iran vowing to close it and the US insisting on freedom of navigation.

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Iran and Kuwait reported fresh attacks on islands and border posts amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran and Washington exchanged contradictory statements on the waterway's status, with Iran vowing to close it and the US insisting on freedom of navigation.

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