Iran Escalates Regional Tensions with Cross-Border Missile and Drone Strikes
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Iran has launched a series of ballistic missiles and drones targeting critical infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states, including Bahrain's oil facilities and air base. These coordinated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait mark a significant escalation in regional instability, raising concerns about the security of the Persian Gulf's energy and trade networks. The strikes underscore growing geopolitical friction as Iran tests the limits of its military reach across the Arabian Peninsula.
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