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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertain

U.S. missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" ​for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran.

Two weeks after the collapse of an interim truce ​meant to end the war, the Iranian armed forces responded by firing at U.S. bases in neighbouring Arab countries and warning people there that they could strike non-military buildings used by U.S. personnel.

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