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Iran Attacks Kuwait; US Intercepts Missiles; Lebanon Ceasefire Strained
Iran fired ballistic missiles targeting US troops in Kuwait, which were intercepted by US Central Command, marking a significant escalation beyond previous US-Iran exchanges. Simultaneously, Iran's foreign minister declared the ceasefire covers Lebanon, while Netanyahu ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, causing mass displacement. Lebanon's president says negotiations are the only path forward.
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- Gulf states condemn Iranian attack on Kuwait
- US says it intercepted two Iranian missiles targeting its troops in Kuwait
- Iran says ceasefire with US includes Lebanon, Washington and Israel responsible for any violation
- Massive displacement from Lebanese capital after Netanyahu threatened to hit Beirut
- Residents flee Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel orders strikes
- Lebanon's president says country has 'no other choice' but to continue negotiations
- Netanyahu doubles down on threats to strike Beirut
- Hezbollah says fighting ongoing with Israeli troops near strategic castle
- イスラエル、停戦合意したレバノンで侵攻拡大 ヒズボラとの戦闘激化
- イランも米国との「暫定合意」修正へ 最終調整で難航、攻撃の応酬も
- Israel orders strikes on Lebanon ahead of UN meeting