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The United States military launched "powerful" strikes on Iran on Thursday, in retaliation for Tehran's attacks targeting US bases in Jordan as the Middle East war reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic's proxies. The first strikes after a nearly week-long lull in fighting dashed hopes of a return to negotiations.
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How it started01 — How it startedIran war: US carries out fresh strikes in 'powerful response'
What happened
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian strikes on US forces a day earlier. Trump had threatened to hit Iran "very hard" in response to its strikes. Follow DW for more. Iran war: US carries out fresh strikes in 'powerful response'
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesDeutsche Welledw.comRead the connected article → - 02
Major turning point02 — Major turning pointJordan intercepts Iranian missiles after US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran
What happened
No casualties were reported from Jordan's interception of the missiles Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles after US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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What happened next03 — What happened nextPakistan says 'doing utmost' to bring US, Iran back to Islamabad MoU
What happened
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that Pakistan was doing its “utmost” to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month. Addressing a weekly press briefing, FO spok Pakistan says 'doing utmost' to bring US, Iran back to Islamabad MoU
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesDawndawn.comRead the connected article → - 04Latest development04 — Latest development
US military launches 'powerful' retaliatory strikes on Iran
What happened
The United States military launched "powerful" strikes on Iran on Thursday, in retaliation for Tehran's attacks targeting US bases in Jordan as the Middle East war reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic's proxies. The first strikes after a nearly wee US military launches 'powerful' retaliatory strikes on Iran
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesFrance 24france24.comRead the connected article →