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Iran attacks US allies in Middle East as renewed conflict enters second week

Source: The Guardian Published Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:24:53 GMT
Iran attacks US allies in Middle East as renewed conflict enters second week

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Key context: <p>Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikes</p><p>Iran launched a wave of attacks against US allies in the Middle East, as the renewal of US strikes on Iran entered a second week and fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.</p><p>Kuwait has accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, such as a power and water desalination plant. Kuwait, which is extremely arid, relies on desalinated water for about 90% of its drinking water.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/iran-attacks-us-allies-in-middle-east-in-second-week-of-renewed-conflict">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikesIran launched a wave of attacks against US allies in the Middle East, as the renewal of US strikes on Iran entered a second week and fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.Kuwait has accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, such as a power and water desalination plant. Kuwait, which is extremely arid, relies on desalinated water for about 90% of its drinking water. Continue reading...

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