US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

NEWS SUMMARY

The US military conducted a wave of strikes against dozens of IRGC targets in Iran in retaliation for attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported three people, including a child, were killed on Qeshm island, while Jordan's air defense systems intercepted five Iranian missiles targeting its territory.

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After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.

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