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US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases

US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases

Summary

The United States military has carried out air strikes on Iran for eight nights in a row. These attacks were in response to an Iranian strike that killed two American service members. Iran has fired back at U.S. military bases in the Gulf region.

Key Facts

  • The US targeted areas near Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Shadegan in Iran during the air strikes.
  • US Central Command said the strikes aimed to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The strikes were in retaliation for Iranian missile and drone attacks on a US base in Jordan, which killed two US service members.
  • Iran reported no casualties from the US strikes and said residential areas were not damaged.
  • Iran fired rockets at US military bases in Kuwait in response to the US attacks.
  • Iranian officials report at least 50 people killed and over 500 wounded from recent US strikes.
  • US strikes have hit civilian infrastructure such as bridges and water plants.
  • Iran’s supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if US attacks continue.
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