US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
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"This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Let me put it plainly: if you strike, you'll get hit."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
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Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
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