Watch: US unleashes 49 Tomahawk missiles in fresh 'self-defence' strikes on Iran
The United States military launched 49 Tomahawk missiles and conducted precision air strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including radar and communication systems. President Donald Trump stated the operation was a self-defense measure in response to Iranian aggression against US forces and commercial shipping.
Why it matters
This significant military escalation marks a major intensification of tensions between the US and Iran, with potential implications for regional stability and global oil shipping routes.
Watch: US unleashes 49 Tomahawk missiles in fresh 'self-defence' strikes on Iran
The article relies heavily on official US military and government statements, presenting the operation through the lens of the US administration's justification.
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