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US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

US says strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast were in response to “aggressive Iranian actions"; Iran's IRGC says it attacked US base without identifying which base.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 09:46am

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US House proposal seeks unprecedented military integration with Israel

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Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills 55

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Colombia votes in crucial presidential election

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man; settlers raid Al-Aqsa

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US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

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Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'

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