Tehran hits Gulf states after US strikes, escalating regional tensions

New U.S. airstrikes on Iran drew retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, escalating regional tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the war.

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The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries, raising fears of resuming war.

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Tehran hits Gulf states after US strikes, escalating regional tensions

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The U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries, raising fears of resuming war.

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