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Trump vows to hit 52 Iranian targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

Trump vows to hit 52 Iranian targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

13 Sept 11:55 Key points summarised by AI
  • President Trump threatened to strike 52 Iranian sites "very hard" if Iran retaliates for the drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, linking the number to the 1979 hostage crisis.
  • The U.S. drone strike killed top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, significantly escalating Middle East tensions and raising fears of broader conflict.
  • Tens of thousands mourned in Iraq, with rockets fired near U.S. installations, while an Iranian general identified 35 U.S. targets for potential retaliation.
  • The strike drew criticism from Democrats, who questioned its legality and risk of war, and prompted NATO and the U.S.-led mission to suspend military training programs in Iraq.
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