Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning
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Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones across the Persian Gulf, disregarding Trump's earlier warnings against escalation.
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Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones against Gulf countries on Thursday, ignoring Trump's earlier warnings against escalation. Simultaneously, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert about potential attacks by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The strikes underscore continuing regional tensions despite diplomatic pressure from Washington.
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