US and Iran exchange air strikes near Strait of Hormuz
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US Central Command, IRGC, Donald Trump
Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Kuwait
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US and Iran exchange missile strikes amid escalating regional conflict
The US conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran following an Iranian missile attack on a US base in Jordan. Iran reported three deaths in a strike on Qeshm island. Kuwait reported one death from an Iranian strike on a Chinese firm's building. The conflict continues to disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U.S. Policy
Author: Robin Wright
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Iran's political structure, the role of the IRGC, and the complex history of U.S.-Iran relations, which is essential for understanding the strategic motivations behind the recent escalations in the Persian Gulf.
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