The U.S. said Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were intercepted, while Kuwait reported a later airport attack that caused injuries and damage. Washington struck an Iranian ground control station on Qeshm Island as both sides disputed the status of ceasefire talks.
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U.S. forces struck a military site on Iran’s Qeshm Island after shooting down Iranian drones and missiles, while Iran said its attacks responded to U.S. action against a tanker. The clashes come as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
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