Dan LamotheWashington Post·30 Jul, 2026 02:36 AM2 mins to readUS President Donald Trump said he would “pretty much” always “hit back” after an opponent's strike. Photo / Getty ImagesThe United States launched waves of airstrikes against Iran today, after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at US military positions in the Middle East, defence officials said.The strikes began about 8pm Eastern time (noon NZT), according to officials with US Central Command, which oversees operations in the region.
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