Main Iraq-Kuwait border crossing reopened after drone strikes

Abdali is the main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq. It links the Iraqi town of Safwan in Basra to Kuwait’s Al Jahra province.

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Baghdad says in contact with Kuwait over killing of Iraqi fisherman

“We are continuing to follow up on the results of the investigations with Kuwait regarding the shooting at the fishing boat and the death of the Iraqi fisherman," the Iraqi foreign ministry said.

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Iraq condemns attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait

"The region risks sliding into a broader confrontation, which could carry serious consequences for both regional and international security," said the Iraqi foreign ministry.

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Iran strikes Kuwait, Bahrain amid US Qeshm Island bombing

"US forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors," said US Central Command (CENTCOM).

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Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats after attacks, limits embassy staff

The Iranian charge d'affaires in Kuwait was informed of a decision "to declare two members of the Iranian diplomatic mission persona non grata, demanding their departure from the territory of the State of Kuwait within a maximum period of 24 hours."

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US says intercepted Iranian missiles targeting troops in Kuwait

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that US forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait the night prior, adding that the missiles were immediately thwarted and that no American personnel were harmed.

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Iraq condemns drone, missile attacks on Kuwait

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq expresses its condemnation of the targeting of the sisterly State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, stressing its rejection of all actions that threaten the security and stability of the countries of the region," said the Iraqi foreign ministry.

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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait bombed pro-Iran groups in Iraq: Reuters

The Saudi strikes were carried out by its Air Force fighter jets against pro-Iran Iraqi militia targets near the kingdom’s northern border with Iraq, a Western official said, adding that the operations likely took place around April 7, during the period of US-Iran ceasefire talks.

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Kuwait summons Iranian ambassador over IRGC incursion

Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Suleiman al-Mashaan summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Tutunji to “deliver a protest note” and “express Kuwait’s strong condemnation of this hostile act, demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately and unconditionally cease such actions.” 

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