Trump readies RETALIATION after Iran targets US bases

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President Donald Trump declared that the United States will "hit Iran hard" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at American military targets in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The exchange marks a volatile reignition of the six-month-old conflict following a brief summer lull.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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