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Iran Strikes US Gulf Allies as Fire Breaks Out at Kuwait Power Plant

Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile and drone attacks, with sirens reportedly sounding in Jordan as well. The strikes ignited a fire at a power plant in Kuwait.

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Officials in Kuwait and Bahrain said Iran launched several rounds of missile and drone attacks against US allies in the region. Sirens were also reportedly heard sounding in Jordan.

A fire broke out at a power plant in Kuwait during the attacks. Authorities said the blaze had been brought under control and no casualties had been reported, though the extent of damage to the facility remained unclear.

The development is among the clearest signs yet that days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and the United States are spilling over onto regional allies. Gulf states say they are stepping up security measures to protect energy infrastructure.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by Al Jazeera. The illustration is a stock photo by Efrem Efre from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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