US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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"Iran had been hit 'very hard' the previous night 'in honour' of three US soldiers killed recently."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran was now fighting a 'full-scale war' with the US."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pte Isabella Gonzales was a US soldier killed in an Iranian strike.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Lt Tyler James Feehan was a US soldier killed in an Iranian strike.
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The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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