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Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against US Bases in Middle East
WHY IT MATTERS
The escalation of tensions between Iran and the US could lead to a destabilization of the region, with potential consequences for regional security and global oil markets.
What happened
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US bases in the Middle East, targeting Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. Explosions were heard in Eilat, and sirens sounded in southern Jordan.
Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran 'will no longer exercise restraint. ' The strikes come in response to previous US actions, but the exact nature of the provocation is unclear.
The situation is developing, and further details are expected to emerge.
LINKED SOURCES
Attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq as Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases
The Jerusalem Post · BY GOLDIE KATZ AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND AVI ASHKENAZI AND ESTHER DAVIS · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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