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U.S. military strikes Iranian-linked sites in Middle East after Jordan attack
@MarioNawfal reported that U.S. Central Command finished strikes at 11:30 p.m. ET on coastal and missile facilities linked to an attack that killed two American service members in Jordan on July 17. The operation marked night eight of the campaign. CENTCOM also stated that more than 50,000 U.S. troops are now deployed across the Middle East.
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CENTCOM completed strikes at 11:30 p.m. ET on coastal surveillance sites, air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage locations in the Middle East. The targets included specific IRGC forces responsible for the attack that killed two U.S.
Service members in Jordan on July 17, according to @MarioNawfal reported. The strikes occurred on night eight of the operation. CENTCOM stated that more than 50,000 U.S. men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East and remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready.
@MarioNawfal reported that the release of the troop figure the day after the Jordan deaths signaled reinforcement rather than withdrawal.
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