US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close
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The US military reported a service member killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone. In response to recent attacks, the US launched additional airstrikes against Iran. Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns that the conflict could expand to involve Israel. The events mark an escalation in regional tensions.
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US launches airstrikes at Iran as retaliation for earlier attacks on American troops.
Iran fired missiles toward Jordan.
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The conflict risked widening into neighboring Israel.
Opinion- US launches airstrikes at Iran as retaliation for earlier attacks on American troops.
- Iran fires missiles toward Jordan, threatening regional security and potentially involving Israel.
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Loaded language removed<p>US military says service member was killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ as it launches more airstrikes at Iran</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-military">US military</a> announced <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/iran-attacks-us-allies-in-middle-east-in-second-week-of-renewed-conflict">another death</a> of a service member as it launched…
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The conflict risked widening into neighboring Israel.
OpinionIran fired missiles toward Jordan.
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