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Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
NPR News Wednesday 08 July 2026, 05:36 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.(Image credit: Hadi Mizban)

The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

(Image credit: Hadi Mizban)

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