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strikeJul 18, 2026

Kuwait Pounded By Iranian Barrage As Oil And Desalination Plants Come Under Attack

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Kuwait Pounded By Iranian Barrage As Oil And Desalination Plants Come Under Attack

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Tyler Durden

    Kuwait Pounded By Iranian Barrage As Oil And Desalination Plants Come Under Attack Kuwait was bombarded overnight in one of the fiercest Iranian retaliatory strikes since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, with missiles and one-way drones targeting power

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