US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

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Centcom reported that it hit dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in response to Iran's firing on US bases. The strikes were described as a powerful response to the attempted Iranian attacks on US forces. The IRGC claimed to have targeted a US air base in Jordan in retaliation for American actions. The conflict has escalated after a period of relative calm, with both sides previously halting strikes.