Iran Retaliates as US-Israeli Strikes Kill 555 including Schoolgirls
Key Takeaways
- Israel and U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian targets across cities, escalating the campaign.
- Iran and its allies retaliated across the region in response to the strikes.
- Legal authorities question the strikes' legality and US war-powers authority.
US-Israeli Bomb Iran
US and Israeli forces bombed Iranian cities over three days of Operation Epic Fury.
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The Iranian Red Crescent reported at least 555 people killed across Iran.
The single deadliest strike hit a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.
CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.
Trump threatened to continue the bombing with ferocious, unyielding resolve.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved.
Iran Retaliates Across Region
Iran retaliated by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Iranian missile strikes on Israel killed at least 11 people.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks against Israel.
War Widens Gulf Crises
Iranian missile strikes hit the American embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Qatar's energy ministry said Iranian strikes hit its LNG export facility.
Seven foreign nationals died in Oman.
Energy prices soared across global markets.
Analysts Warn of Prolonged War
The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.
Trump told the Wall Street Journal the strikes were a broader plan to fundamentally change Iran.
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