Fire at Kuwait airport after drone attack - as it happened

Fire at Kuwait airport after drone attack - as it happened

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Key Points:

  • Approximately 290 US troops have been wounded in operations targeting Iran, with 255 returning to duty and 10 seriously wounded; 13 US troops have been killed, while over 1,500 Iranians and more than 1,000 Lebanese have also died.
  • France's armed forces chief described the US as an "unpredictable ally," criticizing Washington for launching military operations without informing France, which has strained their NATO alliance.
  • Cyprus has requested a renegotiation of security arrangements with the UK regarding its military bases on the island, following Iranian drone attacks targeting these UK sovereign territories.
  • The US reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at ending the conflict, including demands for nuclear disarmament and cessation of proxy funding, though it is unclear if Iran or Israel supports the proposal.
  • Israel has issued evacuation orders for residents in southern Beirut suburbs amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah infrastructure, while Lebanon faces fears of long-term Israeli occupation south of the Litani River.

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