Iran warns talks may halt after strikes

Iran says it must govern the strait; Araghchi warned separate arrangements would delay reopening and raise tension

Jun 29, 1:40 AM EDT Cross-checked across 4 sources

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Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after new U.S. strikes, then warned talks could stop as a U.S.-overseen route reopened Strait of Hormuz traffic.

Frame 1Iran launched drones and missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain after new U.S. strikes, widening a weekend military exchange.
Frame 2A U.S. official said no Iranian drones or missiles hit U.S. assets, and no U.S. injuries were reported.
Frame 3A U.S.-overseen maritime body expanded an Oman-side route to reopen traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Frame 4Iran says it must govern the strait; Araghchi warned separate arrangements would delay reopening and raise tension.
Frame 5The strait is treated as an international waterway despite crossing Iranian and Omani territorial waters.
Frame 6A U.S. official said talks were still set to continue and both sides would stand down.

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Published: Jun 29, 1:40 AM EDT
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