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US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points This move was followed by a response from Tehran, which targeted three Gulf Arab states. Tensions have escalated in the Persian Gulf with the US launching new airstrikes against Iran.
Tensions have escalated in the Persian Gulf with the US launching new airstrikes against Iran. This move was followed by a response from Tehran, which targeted three Gulf Arab states. The affected countries include Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
The airstrikes were carried out early Thursday, according to reports. The situation has raised concerns about an interim deal aimed at ending the war in the region.
Further details on the situation are available from international news sources, including the Associated Press, which has been reporting on the developments from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Category: News Published: July 8, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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