Iran Says It Holds Right to Strike Regional Bases After Kuwait Reports Attacks
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson stated Tehran retains the right to target bases and assets used in attacks against it. The statement followed Kuwait’s report of missile and drone strikes in the region.
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france24.comIran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran holds the right to carry out retaliatory strikes on regional bases and assets used to launch attacks against it. The statement came after Kuwait reported a series of missile and drone attacks.
The spokesperson, identified as Esmaeil Baghaei, described the targets as facilities involved in operations against Iran. No specific locations or timelines for any potential response were provided in the remarks.
Kuwait’s account of the missile and drone activity preceded the Iranian statement. Further details on the reported strikes, including origin or damage assessments, were not included in the available information.
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