Who said they attacked Kuwait?

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out the attack.

Why did Iran say it attacked Kuwait?

Iran said it was retaliation for US strikes on Iranian sites.

Where did the US strike Iran?

The US hit several locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.

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Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait

First publishedJul 31, 06:49 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 15:03 UTC · 32m ago

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Answer

Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.

Reported by 2 outlets — Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it attacked Kuwait. They say the attack is retaliation for US strikes on Iran. The US had hit several places in Iran, including Qeshm island, the day before. Iran says the attack targeted US interests in Kuwait.

Why it matters

The exchange raises tension between Iran and the US in the Gulf. It could affect oil shipping and regional stability.

In brief

Who said they attacked Kuwait?: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out the attack.
Why did Iran say it attacked Kuwait?: Iran said it was retaliation for US strikes on Iranian sites.
Where did the US strike Iran?: The US hit several locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.

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Both outlets frame the story the same way, reporting Iran's claim of a retaliatory attack and noting the preceding US strikes on Iran.

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IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
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Al JazeeraJul 31, 09:09

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