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Iranian drones target U.S. bases in the region amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 21
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What happened
Iranian drones target U.S. bases in the region amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Joseph Votel
United States general
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