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US-Iran military clashes escalate with strikes and retaliatory attacks in Gulf region
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2026-07-19 03:37   Conflict   10

US-Iran military clashes escalate with strikes and retaliatory attacks in Gulf region

The Gulf region has witnessed a significant escalation in military tensions between the United States and Iran, with both sides engaging in a series of strikes and retaliatory attacks.According to Iranian state media, the Iranian army targeted U.S.military installations in Kuwait and Jordan in response to American strikes.

The attacks included strikes on an ammunition depot at the Al-Adiri camp in Kuwait, headquarters buildings and ammunition depots at the Ali Al-Salem base, and fuel tanks at the Al-Azraq base in Jordan.Meanwhile, the U.S.military conducted strikes that killed three and wounded eight people in Hormozgan, a southern province of Iran.Iran's Revolutionary Guards also claimed to have targeted a U.S.naval fuel-support pier at Al Ahmadi Port and a signals and communications centre in Kuwait.Bahrain, a key U.S.ally in the region, activated its air sirens for the second time as it detected possible incoming drones or missiles.

The attacks have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation, with Iran threatening to resume 'full-scale offensive operations' if the U.S.continues its strikes.Kuwait accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the conflict.The situation underscores the fragile balance of power in the Gulf and the risks of military confrontation between regional powers.

The international community is closely monitoring the developments, as the conflict could have far-reaching implications for global security and stability.

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