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US launches Iran strikes for ninth day as another American confirmed killed

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U.S. forces have struck Iran for nine consecutive days, with the number of confirmed American military deaths rising to three in the renewed fighting. Concerns are growing about the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes mark a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.

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Ninth day of US strikes on Iran

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The number of confirmed American military deaths in the renewed fighting rose to three.

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Concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Ninth day of US strikes on Iran
  • Three American military deaths

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<p>DUBAI/CAIRO, July 20 - U.S. forces struck Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as the number of confirmed American military deaths in the renewed fighting rose to three and concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>

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Concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. forces struck Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday.

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The number of confirmed American military deaths in the renewed fighting rose to three.

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