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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
WASHINGTON: US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people dead at a wedding celebration, with Teheran vowing “severe punishment” for the strikes.
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- Why it matters
- The strikes mark an escalation in direct military action between the US and Iran, with Iran's stated intent to respond creating immediate risk of further attacks.
- Most affected
- Civilians at Iranian sites struck — Four killed according to Iranian Red Crescent; risk of more casualties if attacks continue.
US military forces and personnel — Potential targets for Iranian retaliation following Iran's announced response. - Likely next
- Whether Iran carries out the threatened severe punishment and the form any response takes.
Also reported by: The Straits Times, CBS News