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Iran fires retaliatory missiles at Israel, US bases in Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that all Israeli and United States military targets in the Middle East have been struck “by the powerful blows of Iranian missiles”.

The missiles struck bases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait.

“This operation will continue relentlessly until the enemy is decisively defeated,” it said.

The IRGC added that all US assets throughout the region are considered legitimate targets for Iran’s army.

Iran vows to retaliate after Israel, US launch joint attack

European ⁠Commission President ⁠Ursula von der Leyen and European Council ⁠President Antonio Costa have said ⁠developments in Iran are “greatly concerning”.

The two leaders said in a joint statement: “We call ⁠on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, ‌and to fully respect international law.

“In close coordination with EU member states, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that ⁠EU citizens in ⁠the region can count on our full support.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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