Iran retaliates after Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran as war enters Day 7
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Iran launched missiles at Israel after Israeli strikes in Tehran and Beirut, escalating a seven-day conflict.
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Iran launched missiles toward Israel on Friday, according to Israeli officials. This action followed Israeli strikes on Tehran and Beirut's southern suburbs overnight. The exchange marks an escalation as the conflict enters its seventh day.
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Iran launched missiles toward Israel following Israeli strikes in Tehran and Beirut.
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