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IRGC Destroys US Military Sites in Erbil, US Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against IRGC in Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) destroyed US military sites and a surveillance system in Erbil, Iraq. In response, US Central Command launched strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran. The IRGC announced retaliatory operations against US assets.

The IRGC claimed to have destroyed US military installations and a surveillance system in Erbil, Iraq, according to al-mayadeen-english. The US Central Command confirmed it had begun launching strikes against IRGC targets within Iran. The IRGC announced retaliatory operations against US assets, though no specific targets or locations were disclosed.

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IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 2, 05:14 AM
IRGC says destroyed US military sites, surveillance system in Erbil - english.almayadeen.net

IRGC says destroyed US military sites, surveillance system in Erbil  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 2, 12:39 AM
IRGC announces retaliatory operations against US assets - english.almayadeen.net

IRGC announces retaliatory operations against US assets  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 1, 10:36 PM
US Central Command: We have begun launching strikes against targets belonging to the IRGC inside Iran - english.almayadeen.net

US Central Command: We have begun launching strikes against targets belonging to the IRGC inside Iran  english.almayadeen.net