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Iran Launches Strikes Against Kuwait in Retaliation for U.S. Bombardments

Iran launched strikes against Kuwait on September 3, 2026, in response to U.S. bombardments of Iranian territory. The attacks targeted military and infrastructure sites, escalating regional tensions. The U.S. condemned the strikes as reckless, while Iran framed them as justified retaliation.

Iran launched strikes against Kuwait on September 3, 2026, as reported by AP and The Independent. The attacks followed U.S. bombardments of Iranian territory earlier in the week. The exact number of strikes and targets were not specified, but the attacks were described as targeting military and infrastructure sites. The U.S. issued statements condemning the strikes as reckless and destabilizing, while Iran claimed the actions were a justified response to American aggression.

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WireAssociated PressSep 3, 12:11 PM
Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news - AP News

Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news  AP News

IndependentThe IndependentSep 3, 11:53 AM
Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news

Iran targeted Kuwait on Thursday, continuing its attacks on Gulf states after the U.S. bombarded Iran earlier this week