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US and Iran vow revenge after soldier deaths and nightlong attacks

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US and Iran have vowed revenge following the deaths of two US soldiers and subsequent Iranian shelling.
  • The US military conducted its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian sites, aiming to punish the Revolutionary Guards for attacks in Jordan.
  • Iran's deputy foreign minister stated the country is no longer bound by the framework agreement with the US, a statement met with indifference by President Trump.

The United States and Iran have escalated their conflict, each vowing retribution after two U.S. soldiers died and Iran shelled American forces. The U.S. military launched its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets, seeking to swiftly punish the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. These strikes were a direct response to attacks the Guards allegedly carried out against American soldiers in Jordan.

Adding to the tension, Iran's deputy foreign minister announced that the country is suspending its framework agreement with the United States, declaring it no longer feels bound by its terms. This declaration was met with a dismissive response from U.S. President Trump, who stated he was "completely indifferent" to Iran's decision.

A billboard in Tehran depicted U.S. President Trump in a coffin, illustrating the intense animosity between the two nations. The ongoing exchange of attacks and retaliations highlights the volatile situation in the Middle East.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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