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Sirens and explosions in Kuwait City as Iran and US escalate strikes

Sirens and explosions in Kuwait City as Iran and US escalate strikes

July 19, 2026

19 July 2026

Sirens and explosions in Kuwait City as Iran and US escalate strikes

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