Middle East live: US strikes target Revolutionary Guard to 'punish' Iran for killed troops
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The United States launched its eighth consecutive wave of airstrikes in Iran, targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard, according to US Central Command. The strikes are described as retaliation for the killing of two US soldiers at an airbase in Jordan, with a third soldier reported missing. This escalation underscores ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with potential implications for regional stability.
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US launched eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran.
Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday.
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The latest attacks targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
France 24- Strikes target Iran's Revolutionary Guard, a key geopolitical actor.
- Incident occurs at an airbase in Jordan, highlighting regional footprint.
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Loaded language removedWashington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday with US Central Command saying the latest attacks had targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for Tehran's killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan. A third US soldier is missing in action. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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The latest attacks targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
France 24The strikes were in retaliation for Tehran's killing of two US troops at an airbase in Jordan.
France 24Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran overnight Saturday.
France 24A third US soldier is missing in action.
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