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Iran launches attacks across Middle East after US and Israel strikes on leadership sites

Apparent Iranian attacks have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and elsewhere in the region. Earlier, Donald Trump said "major combat operations" were under way in Iran.

What we know so far: Supreme Leader's compound hit and Iran's retaliatory strikes
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.
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