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The US military says it’s thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
The US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, ending a period of calm aimed at negotiating a ceasefire. Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed groups are involved in ongoing conflicts over shipping routes, with attacks on oil tankers and drone strikes.
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