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US Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets Ahead of Midterm Elections

US Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets Ahead of Midterm Elections

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Iranian authorities have issued a rare public advisory detailing how citizens should respond to a potential nuclear explosion, with instructions on finding shelter, preventing radioactive contamination and protecting themselves from fallout following fresh US strikes in Iran. In a parliamentary address, Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the “ball is now in the US court” after what he called a “firm and rational response” to Washington, and asserted that Iran remains ready for battle.

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  • center · 2 outlets

    WASHINGTON: The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets, a US official said, in what appeared to be a limited operation on the eve of Tuesday's crucial midterm elections. Iranian state media reported explosions being heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of…

    — DT Next

  • right · 1 outlet

    Iranian authorities have issued a rare public advisory outlining how citizens should respond to a potential nuclear explosion, including instructions on finding shelter, preventing radioactive contamination and protecting themselves from nuclear fallout in the wake of fresh US strikes in Iran .

    — India TV

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The limited operation reportedly targeted Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article

US Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets Ahead of Midterm Elections

The limited operation reportedly targeted Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

India TV Right Independent News Service

Iran bracing for US nuclear attack? Tehran issues rare guide for citizens for impending radioactive scenario

Iranian authorities have issued a rare public advisory outlining how citizens should respond to a potential nuclear explosion, including instructions on finding shelter, preventing radioactive contamination and protecting themselves from nuclear fallout in the wake of fresh US strikes in Iran .

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