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Iran launches missile and drone strikes on US bases in Gulf, warns of 'harsher retaliation'

Tehran, July 12 (UNI) Iran's Armed Forces have launched coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities in several regional locations, including Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, following renewed American attacks on southern Iran, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said. The Iranian Army warned that any further US action would trigger 'harsher retaliation'.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said its forces carried out retaliatory operations against US military positions, warning that any further attacks would draw stronger responses.
It further said it has struck logistic support centers and fueling platforms serving US aircraft carriers at the Port of Duqm in Oman during the third phase of its response to renewed US military aggression.
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