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Washington, United States – The U.S. military launched an additional round of precision strikes against targets inside Iran early Thursday, following President Donald Trump’s public pledge to hit the country “hard” in response to continued hostilities. The action came after a U.S. military helicopter was shot down near the coast of Oman earlier in the week and after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The Pentagon said multiple locations identified as hostile assets were struck and confirmed that the engagement formed part of a broader effort to increase pressure on the Iranian regime while avoiding a full-scale ground invasion. Washington, United States – U.S. Central Command is monitoring the situation closely for any signs of Iranian retaliation as regional tensions surge and global energy markets and diplomatic efforts come under renewed strain. President Trump, who has accused Iran of “playing us for suckers” during past diplomatic talks, reiterated at a press briefing that the United States is prepared to continue offensive operations until specific conditions related to the security of U.S. assets and regional stability are met. Officials have not released information on casualties or detailed damage assessments, and both the White House and the Department of War have declined to provide further operational specifics.

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