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Iranian Strikes Hit Kuwait Territory, Prompting Condemnations

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia condemned recent Iranian strikes on Kuwaiti territory. The attacks targeted a site officials linked to prior incidents on Sirik Island.

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3 sources·Jun 1, 9:58 AM(1 hr ago)·1m read
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Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian strikes on its territory, calling the attacks heinous and repeated. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry issued a separate statement on the same day, also describing the strikes on Kuwaiti territory as heinous. The ministry statements did not include casualty figures or damage assessments.

Background on the Strikes Officials said the strikes targeted a base that Iran linked to an earlier attack on its Sirik Island. The IRGC assertion tying the base to that incident remains part of the ongoing exchange between the parties. Regional security officials have not yet issued further public updates on the situation.

Ministry labeled the attacks heinous in its statement. Saudi Arabia separately called the attacks on Kuwait territory heinous. Both foreign ministries released their statements on the same day.

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  • @AJEnglish reported: The IRGC struck a base that it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island.
  • @AJEnglish reported: Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory.

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