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World · 20 July 2026

Trump says US strikes Iran "very hard" for killed soldiers

Trump says US strikes Iran "very hard" for killed soldiers

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President Donald Trump stated that the latest US military strikes on Iran were carried out in honour of three American soldiers recently killed. US Central Command launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Monday, targeting military sites and communications networks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned the Strait of Hormuz will not be safe for oil and gas shipments if US strikes continue.

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