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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Iran launches ‘surprise attack’ on US forces

  • The U.S. military announced it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
  • U.S. Central Command confirmed that all Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, stating U.S. forces remain vigilant.
  • The interception followed a meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
  • The talks, which also included a separate Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, were described as "positive and productive" by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
  • Trump was expected to make a final decision on a ceasefire in Iran after his discussions with Netanyahu.

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