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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Iran is leveraging its geography, specifically the Strait of Hormuz, as a weapon against adversaries. The regime claims control over the waterway, leading to conflicting statements from Iran and the US regarding its status. Recent strikes and retaliatory attacks have heightened regional instability, with Iran citing a recent deal to assert its authority over the strait.

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