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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Launches Heavy Strikes On Iran After Missile Attack
Caption: U.S. Launches Heavy Strikes On Iran After Missile Attack. The U.S. military has carried out a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran after Tehran allegedly attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces. U.S. Central Command said it targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, including missile, drone and military command sites. The strikes came after Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the Pentagon saying all the missiles were intercepted. Iranian state media reported that three people, including a two-year-old child, were killed in a strike on Qeshm Island, with other locations in southern and western Iran also hit. The latest escalation follows months of conflict between the United States and Iran despite earlier hopes of renewed diplomatic talks. Reports said President Donald Trump met Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, who urged efforts to reduce tensions in the region. Trump said the strikes were retaliation for Iran's attempted attacks on U.S. forces, warning Tehran that Washington would respond forcefully. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,United States,Iran,Central Command,IRGC,Jordan,Strait of Hormuz,Qeshm Island,Saudi Arabia,Prince Khalid bin Salman,Middle East,military strikes
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