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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers
BBC News Monday 20 July 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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