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US Strikes Iran for Sixth Straight Day
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US Strikes Iran for Sixth Straight Day

US forces have hit targets near Tehran and struck a ship attempting to break the US naval blockade, marking the sixth consecutive day of military action against Iran. Iran has retaliated with strikes that sent debris falling into Kuwait, sparking fires near the Iraq border. JD Vance has publicly accused Israeli politicians of trying to manipulate American public opinion to prolong the conflict.

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