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US and Israel Launch Strikes Across Iran, Prompting Iranian Retaliation Across Region

Sourced from 3 publications

  • •The United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran, according to multiple BBC reports and other sources.
  • •Iran retaliated with its own strikes across the Middle East following the initial attacks, which began on Saturday.
  • •The direct military exchange represents a significant escalation beyond the proxy conflicts that have historically defined tensions between these nations.

Sources

US and Israel strike Iran

BBC

How the US and Israel’s deadly assault on Iran unfolded, moment by moment

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Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded

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