Trump Orders US-Israeli Strikes Against Iran, Kills 203 Including 153 Schoolgirls

President Trump announced the United States and Israel had launched pre-emptive strikes on Iran.

“CARACAS, Venezuela -- At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a”

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The operation targeted mines, oil industries, naval forces, air defenses, and missile production.

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US-Israeli strikes killed 203 Iranians, including 153 schoolchildren at a girls school in Minab.

The deadliest strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.

Al Jazeera confirmed the school bombing as a major civilian casualty event.

Al Jazeera

Reuters and AFP did not mention the school strike at all.

Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.

“Venezuela’s government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a”

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The closure of the Strait triggered immediate economic shockwaves.

Reuters framed Iran's retaliatory strikes as widespread missile and drone attacks.

Trump announced the US would run Venezuela after capturing Maduro.

CNN reported the unexpected development.

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The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.