Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after intense US strikes

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Iran reported strikes on two southern islands Sunday evening, while Kuwait stated that border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked, hours after Iran and the US exchanged statements regarding traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The perpetrators of these attacks remain unidentified, and conflicting statements have been issued regarding the status of the vital waterway.

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Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the vital waterway was open to traffic.

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