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US Launches Strikes on Iranian Port City Bushehr

By TrendingWire Newsroom

The United States has carried out a series of strikes on multiple locations in Bushehr, a southern port city in Iran, according to Iranian state media. Bushehr is home to Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant. The attacks were confirmed by the city's governor, Mohammad Mozaffari, who stated that “a few minutes ago, several locations in Bushehr city were hit by American enemy's projectiles.” He added that authorities are currently investigating the scope and extent of the damage. There was no immediate statement from the US government regarding the reported strikes. Bushehr is a key economic and energy hub for Iran, located on the Persian Gulf coast. The nuclear plant there is under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The incident raises tensions in an already volatile region. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.

Sources: Middle East Eye
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