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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefire

Cairo: Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, Bahrain's government said, adding that they were intercepted. It called on Tehran to immediately cease attacks on Gulf neighbours that it deemed a "serious escalation".

Iran's foreign ministry said the US on Saturday attacked surveillance facilities on Qeshm Island and near Sirik that it said were used to protect borders and "ensure the security of navigation in international waters". Tehran called the attack a violation of the fragile ceasefire.

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