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World Service,06 Jun 2026,49 mins

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes

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Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. We speak to a former Kuwaiti minister as the American-Iranian stalemate continues. Also in the programme, India's Cockroach Janta Party takes to the streets to demand the resignation of the education minister; and the African-American musician Brian Jackson on his work and collaboration with Gil Scott-Heron. (Photo: CCTV image of Iranian drone above Kuwait airport on 3rd of June. Credit: Reuters)

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