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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran announced that airstrikes conducted by Israeli and U.S. forces resulted in the deaths of five students at a girls'

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school, marking the first confirmed casualties in Iran from this military operation. The state-run IRNA news agency reported that the attack occurred in Minab, a city located in southern Iran, where the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard maintains a base.

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Details of the Airstrikes

Neither the U.S. nor Israel has provided specific details regarding the ongoing military campaign. This airstrike has raised tensions in the region, especially following the U.S. and Israel's coordinated attack on Iran on Saturday, which President Donald Trump characterized as a call for the Iranian populace to challenge their current leadership.\n
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\nInitial strikes reportedly targeted areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iranian media indicating widespread attacks throughout the country. Witnesses in the capital observed smoke rising from various locations.\n
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Statements from Leaders

In a video statement, President Trump urged the Iranian people to seize the opportunity to reclaim their government, asserting, “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.”\n
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\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported this message, stating, “Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands.”\n
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Iran's Response

In response to the strikes, Iran initiated a series of missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel, prompting a nationwide alert within Israel as military officials worked to intercept incoming threats. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the commencement of a “first wave” of retaliatory actions.\n
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\nAdditionally, Iran targeted U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, with reports indicating that shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack in the United Arab Emirates resulted in one casualty. In response, the UAE and Iraq restricted their airspace.\n
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Military Justifications and Broader Implications

President Trump justified the military actions by citing Iran's ongoing development of its nuclear program and potential missile capabilities that could reach the U.S. He acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating, “that often happens in war.”\n
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\nTrump's rhetoric suggests a broader agenda beyond nuclear concerns, as he emphasized a desire to “annihilate” the Iranian navy and dismantle regional proxies supported by Tehran.\n
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Airstrikes Across Iran

Reports from Iranian media indicated that airstrikes occurred nationwide, with authorities in Tehran shutting down access to Khamenei's compound as explosions were reported in various districts of the capital. Casualty information has not yet been disclosed.\n
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\nTargets of the Israeli campaign reportedly included military sites, government symbols, and intelligence facilities within Iran, according to an anonymous official familiar with the operations.\n
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Potential for Escalation

The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen declared their intention to resume attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea and on Israel. Meanwhile, U.S. embassies in the region advised staff to shelter in place due to the heightened security concerns.\n
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\nThe developments highlight a significant escalation in hostilities, with the potential for broader regional conflict as military engagements continue.\n
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Iran Reports Five Students Killed in Israeli-U.S. Airstrikes on Girls' School

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