Fars News Agency reports that two US bases were targeted in Kuwait with explosions in the Ali al-Salem and Arifjan bases where US soldiers are stationed

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Fars News Agency reports that two US bases were targeted in Kuwait with explosions in the Ali al-Salem and Arifjan bases where US soldiers are stationed

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Blasts reported at Kuwait's Ali al-Salem US airbase, while Tasnim reports 3 missiles were fired at the US airbase in Kuwait

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