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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Athena Freya

Basra Rocket Attack: Why Kuwait Hit Khor Al Zubair, Triggering Diplomatic Fallout

Basra residents react as rockets strike near Khor Al Zubair, causing casualties (Photo circulated in a Khor Al Zubair Telegram group, shared by a local contact; independently unverified)

Three people were killed and five others injured when rockets struck a residential house in Khor Al Zubair, near Basra, on Tuesday, reportedly fired from the direction of Kuwait. The attack caused panic in the local community and sparked protests that culminated in the storming of the Kuwaiti consulate in Basra. Emergency services rushed to rescue trapped civilians, while security forces worked to restore order amid mounting tensions.

Angry Protesters Breach Kuwaiti Consulate After Deadly Rocket Strike in Basra

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