Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
BBC NewsWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
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US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
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