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US military strikes Iranian island targets

Apr 7, 202626 sources

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Summary

The US military launched strikes against military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. Reports indicate over 50 targets were hit.

US Senator JD Vance said the strikes did not represent a change in US strategy. President Donald Trump made a separate, broad threat about ending 'whole civilization' in the same timeframe.

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