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‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran

‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran

Summary

Israel and the United States have launched military attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and a drone component site. Iran has responded with missile strikes and threats to close a major oil shipping route. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding this route.

Key Facts

  • Israel and the U.S. started attacks on targets in Iran, including a drone components site.
  • Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting southern and central Israel.
  • A strike in Iran killed at least one child and injured several people in Khorramabad.
  • Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities, affecting civilian areas.
  • The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported damage to over 80,000 civilian units.
  • President Trump demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz for shipping or face further U.S. action.
  • Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. pressures.

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