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US Strikes on Iran Continue for Seventh Consecutive Night

By TrendingWire Newsroom

The United States military has carried out airstrikes against Iran for the seventh night in a row, according to US officials. The Pentagon stated that the operations are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities. However, the Iranian government has accused the US of attacking civilian infrastructure, a claim that Washington denies. The strikes have focused on what the US describes as military targets, including facilities linked to Iran's missile programs and proxy forces. The US says these actions are necessary to protect American interests and allies in the region. Iran, on the other hand, insists that the strikes have hit non-military sites, causing damage to essential services for civilians. The situation has escalated tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds for decades. The US previously withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and relations have worsened since then. International observers have called for restraint to avoid a wider conflict. Neither side has reported casualty figures. The US military says it is careful to avoid civilian harm, but Iran's foreign ministry has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to discuss what it calls violations of international law. The strikes have also drawn reactions from neighboring countries, with some expressing concern about the potential for regional instability. As the airstrikes continue, the world watches closely. The US has not indicated when the operation might end, while Iran warns of consequences if the attacks persist. The coming days could be critical for determining the next phase of this conflict.

Sources: Al Jazeera
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