US Central Command says Iran deliberately targeted civilians across the region by attacking seven commercial vessels over the past week
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US Central Command says Iran deliberately targeted civilians across the region by attacking seven commercial vessels over the past week.
Sources
- US military is reducing troop presence at bases across the Middle East, while the State Department is ordering further staff reductions at diplomatic posts amid regional threats and potential US military action against Iran, NBC News reports
- Iran threatens to target US political figures if strikes resume, Fars News reports
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