US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. Trump urges Iranians to 'take over'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U. S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump urged the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, on Saturday evening said at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones toward Israel and U. S. military bases in...
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