Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region
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The United States launched missile strikes across Iran on Friday, targeting military command centers, communication networks, and other facilities. The attacks followed President Donald Trump's threat of 'major military punishment' against Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen. The US action is part of an escalation over Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, extending the regional conflict to a key maritime chokepoint.
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Targets included military command centres, communication networks, drone storage.
The Houthi allies are based in Yemen.
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Donald Trump vowed 'major military punishment' for Iran and its Houthi allies.
The Guardian- Targets included military command centres, communication networks, drone storage.
- Coastal surveillance and maritime capabilities were also struck.
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Loaded language removed<p>Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi allies</p><p>US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday after Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen for extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint, the mouth of the Red Sea.</p><p>The US Central Command said it targeted…
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Donald Trump vowed 'major military punishment' for Iran and its Houthi allies.
The GuardianThe strikes are related to extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint, the mouth of the Red Sea.
The GuardianThe United States carried out missile strikes across Iran on Friday.
The GuardianThe US Central Command targeted Iranian military command centers, communication networks, drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and maritime capabilities.
The GuardianThe Houthi allies are based in Yemen.
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