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US military unleashes retaliatory strikes against Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan

The Hill·July 19, 2026·1 min read
US military unleashes retaliatory strikes against Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan

The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran on Saturday evening in retaliation for Tehran hitting two military bases in Jordan a day prior, during which two U.S. service members were killed, the U.S. Central Command announced. The new wave of strikes began at 6 p.m. EDT in what U.S. officials said was an effort to deter further attacks.

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