Iran and Kuwait rocked by fresh attacks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

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Iran and Kuwait reported separate attacks amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran and Washington exchanged contradictory statements on the waterway's status, with Iran claiming control and the US asserting it remains open.
The strikes, unclaimed, occurred after recent exchanges of fire.

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Iran and Kuwait reported separate attacks amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran and Washington exchanged contradictory statements on the waterway's status, with Iran claiming control and the US asserting it remains open. The strikes, unclaimed, occurred after recent exchanges of fire.

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