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According to Western officials, the strikes were intended to degrade Iran’s missile capabilities and prevent the country from advancing its nuclear program. However, Tehran viewed the attacks as a direct act of war.
The conflict quickly escalated into a multi-front regional confrontation, involving missile strikes, air raids, drone attacks, and naval tensions around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
The 17th Wave: More Than 40 Missiles Launched
The most recent development involves what Iranian sources describe as the 17th wave of coordinated missile attacks.
Israeli military installations