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US-Iran War Live: Iran claims it killed ‘large number’ of US forces, Washington denies

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US-Iran War Live: Iran claims it killed 'large number' of US forces, Washington denies Iranian media say military targeted US base in Bahrain with large-scale drone attack; no official confirmation Iranian media reported that the military had targeted a US base in Bahrain with a large-scale drone attack. There was no official confirmation of the reported attack. No US casualties reported from Iranian attack on facilities in Jordan No US casualties have been reported so far following an Iranian attack on facilities in Jordan, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday. Jordan air defences dealt with 13 ballistic missiles entering kingdom’s airspace Jordan’s air defence systems dealt with 13 ballistic missiles that entered the kingdom’s airspace, according to a statement. The statement did not provide further details about the missiles or whether they caused any damage. IRGC says it targeted US base in Jordan with ballistic missiles The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, according to a statement. The IRGC said the attack was part of its retaliatory operation against the United States. Air defences activated in eastern Tehran, says report Residents in eastern Tehran reported that air defence systems had been activated in the area, Tasnim News reported. The report did not provide further details, and there was no official confirmation of the reported air defence activity. IRGC says it ‘killed a large number of US forces’ in attack The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had “killed a large number of US forces” in an attack, according to a statement. The claim comes as Iran carries out a retaliatory operation against the United States, with missiles and drones reportedly launched from Iranian territory following ongoing US attacks on Iran. There was no immediate reaction from the United States to the IRGC’s claim.

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  • India Today News DeskBy India Today News Desk

    US-Iran War Live: Iran claims it killed 'large number' of US forces, Washington denies Iranian media say military targeted US base in Bahrain with large-scale drone attack; no official confirmation Iranian media reported that the military had targeted a US base in Bahrain with a

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