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Iran Strikes Test Gulf Ceasefire
U.S. forces said they struck Iranian surveillance, communications, air-defense, drone-storage, and minelayer capabilities
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Iran said it struck U.S.-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets, putting talks and Strait of Hormuz traffic at risk.
- Frame 1Iran attacked U.S. military-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after new U.S. strikes hit Iran.
- Frame 2Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted the kingdom; Kuwait also condemned strikes aimed at its territory.
- Frame 3U.S. forces said they struck Iranian surveillance, communications, air-defense, drone-storage, and minelayer capabilities.
- Frame 4Hormuz shipping sits in the middle: Iran said vessels must follow its approved route.
- Frame 5No U.S. casualties or major damage were reported at U.S. locations as Gulf air defenses stayed alert.
- Frame 6Next, the talks could break: Iran threatened a complete halt if Washington keeps attacking.
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