The U.S. military executed a series of strikes in Iran, which the U.S. Central Command characterized as 'self-defensive' actions. This announcement was made late Wednesday afternoon. Earlier that day, President Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding its attacks on U.S. allies, stating that the negotiation process was taking too long.
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US military conducts strikes in Iran, citing self-defense
The U.S. military has conducted strikes in Iran, which it claims were necessary for self-defense, according to the U.S. Central Command. President Trump had previously warned Iran about its actions against U.S. allies.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'self-defense'
- ✕ loaded language: 'warned'
- ✕ loaded language: 'get away with'
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Live updates: US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran
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US military conducts strikes in Iran, citing self-defense