Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack - AP News
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Iran has attacked a Kuwaiti oil refinery, while explosions have been reported over Tehran following an Israeli attack. This dual escalation involves direct military actions between Iran and Israel, and an attack by Iran on a key oil facility in a neighboring Gulf state. The incidents signal a significant and immediate intensification of regional conflict. These events could lead to further retaliatory strikes and destabilize oil markets.
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