US military sais it carried 'self-defense' strikes in first since ceasefire

Coverage diverges in how the motivations behind the strikes are framed. While ABC News (Australia) emphasizes the strikes as protective measures for U.S. troops, the Jerusalem Post highlights the actions as being taken in "self-defense."…

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▪ U.S. Launches ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran — Foreign Policy
▪ Key details on Iran war after CENTCOM confirms U.S. "self-defense" strikes — CBS News — Top
▪ US Strikes Iran Military Targets in 'Self Defense' Amid Fragile Talks — TODAY.com
▪ US military carries out 'self-defense strikes' in Iran and more top headlines — Fox News
▪ U.S. Conducts 'Self-Defense Strikes' on Southern Iran — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
▪ US strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boats — Al Jazeera English
▪ Why US struck Iran amid shaky ceasefire: 10 things to know about the 'self-defence' strikes — Times of India — Top
▪ US military says it has launched new strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites — Euronews
▪ Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran — The Hindu — Top
▪ U.S. Launches New Strikes on Southern Iran — Real Clear Politics
▪ U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran — NYT — World
▪ US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites — Reddit

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