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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 13, 2026
· 5 min read
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said Monday morning its air defenses were firing as Iran retaliated over U.S. airstrikes targeting it.
Kuwait’s military issued the statement, without immediately saying if there was any damage or casualties in the tiny Mideast nation.
Kuwait repeatedly h...
Key takeaway Kuwait’s military issued the statement, without immediately saying if there was any damage or casualties in the tiny Mideast nation.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said Monday morning its air defenses were firing as Iran retaliated over U.S. airstrikes targeting it.
Kuwait’s military issued the statement, without immediately saying if there was any damage or casualties in the tiny Mideast nation.
Kuwait repeatedly h...
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