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US launches another wave of strikes against Iran — media

TASS English · 2026-07-29

AI SUMMARY

• What happened: The United States has conducted a new series of airstrikes against Iran, as reported by Axios and Israel’s Channel 12, citing a US official. • Why it matters: This escalation in military action reflects ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with President Trump indicating a commitment to continue such strikes. • What to watch next: Observers will be monitoring the potential responses from Iran and the implications for US-Israeli relations, as well as any changes in military strategy in the region.

US-Israeli strikes on IranUS launches another wave of strikes against Iran — media Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 correspondent Barak Ravid said he had received this information from a US officialWASHINGTON, July 30. /TASS/. The United States has launched another series of airstrikes against Iran, Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing a US official. "The U.S. military is conducting air strikes in Iran, U.S. official tells me," he wrote on X. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States intends to continue striking the Islamic Republic. 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