US forces target Iranian sites for eighth night amid drone claim after two US soldiers killed in Jordan attack
The United States launched its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets while Iran accused U.S. forces in Kuwait of being struck by drones, following the death of two U.S. soldiers during a Jordanian host‑it‑all incident.
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US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row[1]
Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait[1]
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US Forces Target Iranian Sites for Eighth Night
US forces launched attacks on Iranian sites for an eighth consecutive night, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes following a Jordanian attack that killed two U.S. soldiers. The attacks were carried out by U.S. forces operating out of the region.[1]
Iran Accuses U.S. Forces in Kuwait of Drone Attacks
Iran stated that it had fired drones at U.S. military targets in Kuwait as part of its response to the U.S. strikes, an accusation that has intensified tensions between the two sides.[1]
Background: Jordan Attack
The U.S. and Iranian strikes are set against the backdrop of a recent attack in Jordan in which two U.S. soldiers were killed by militants, an incident that has heightened security concerns and prompted the current exchange of strikes.[1]
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