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

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Centcom reported that it targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites in response to Iranian attacks on US bases. Iranian state media claimed that the strikes resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a child. The US strikes were described as a powerful response to the attempted Iranian attacks on US forces. The conflict has escalated after a period of relative calm, with both sides previously halting strikes as diplomatic talks appeared to resume.