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US Strikes Iran for Ninth Consecutive Night
World

US Strikes Iran for Ninth Consecutive Night

The US has launched its ninth straight night of airstrikes against Iran as a preliminary ceasefire deal collapsed over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at Jordan's Aqaba airport and claiming two oil tankers have been immobilised in the region. The US death toll from the conflict has now reached 17 American service members.

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US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close

US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close

The Guardian · Jul 19

US death toll climbs as Iran war expands

US death toll climbs as Iran war expands

Financial Times · Jul 19

US targets Iran in ninth night of strikes in wake of US troop deaths – Middle East crisis live

US targets Iran in ninth night of strikes in wake of US troop deaths – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian · Jul 20

Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran

Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran

Al Jazeera · Jul 20

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