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Israel and Iran Tensions: A Call for Peace Amidst Missile Strikes

Amid rising tensions, President Trump calls for peace following Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base.

By Farnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael LevensonSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Israel and Iran Tensions: A Call for Peace Amidst Missile Strikes
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In brief

After Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar in retaliation for American attacks on its nuclear sites, President Trump thanked Tehran for its restraint and expressed hope for peace.

Iran launched 14 missiles towards the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a response to U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, as 13 missiles were intercepted and one landed harmlessly. President Trump deemed the Iranian response weak and emphasized the importance of restraint, thanking Iran for its advance warning about the missiles. He stated that this incident offers a chance for peace in the Middle East and praised both Iran and Israel for potential harmony. Meanwhile, the U.S. previously deployed B-2 bombers and submarines to target Iranian nuclear sites, causing significant but not total damage. The situation remains tense, yet the calls for dialogue and peace are growing louder.

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