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The incident has raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East as diplomatic efforts continue to find a lasting solution.
According to US military reports, the attacks targeted Iranian radar sites located on the coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to US military reports, the attacks targeted Iranian radar sites located on the coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US claimed that before the attacks, it had successfully shot down four drones launched by Iran that were allegedly threatening the safety of ships passing through the vital global trade route.
Following the move, Iran responded by firing several missiles at US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Following the move, Iran responded by firing several missiles at US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Reports indicate that air defense systems were able to intercept many of the missiles before they reached their targets, although the incident caused a major security alert in those countries.
Security analysts say Iran's swift response shows it still has the military capability to launch retaliatory strikes despite months of war and international pressure.
Security analysts say Iran's swift response shows it still has the military capability to launch retaliatory strikes despite months of war and international pressure.
The United States, on the other hand, has continued to insist that its attacks were defensive and aimed at deterring threats to its forces and international shipping.
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