US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
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"We're going to be hitting them very hard because it's our turn to hit them. They know it's coming. They asked us not to do it."
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After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
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