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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 8 MIN

Iran launches new missile attacks against targets in the Middle East

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Iran has launched a series of major missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military bases and Gulf Arab nations, hitting locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and maritime tankers in the Strait of Hormuz region. This massive retaliation follows 10 consecutive nights of intense United States military airstrikes directed by President Donald Trump to degrade Iran's ability to threaten global shipping lanes. The escalation has sparked widespread fears of a full-scale regional war that could severely disrupt global energy supplies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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