Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The US military has conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site in Bandar Abbas, targeting a ground control station for drones. This action follows a series of tensions and strikes amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Iranian officials condemned the strikes, asserting their right to retaliate against any violations of the ceasefire.
- ▪The US targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas, Iran, amid ongoing tensions.
- ▪US Central Command confirmed the downing of four Iranian drones that posed a threat.
- ▪Iran condemned the US strikes as a violation of the ceasefire and vowed to respond.
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- ▪ US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, drones — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ US says it carried out defensive strikes on Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones — ABC News — US
- ▪ Middle East war live: US carries out strikes in Iran targeting military site — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US military launches new strikes against targets inside Iran — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Exclusive-US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones, official says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ U.S. military launches new strikes on Iranian drones — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Oil rebounds after US strikes Iran military site - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says — World News
- ▪ US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says — Straits Times — World
- ▪ U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military facility, official says — CBS News — Top
- ▪ US military strikes Iranian site in Strait of Hormuz, intercepts drones — Crypto Briefing
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US carries out new strikes on Iran military site 17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe US military has carried out new strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city. US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed its forces also shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones "that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz".It said they targeted the Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas as it was about to launch a fifth drone. Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.
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