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Iran Launches Missile Strikes Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

4/5/2026

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Iran has used missiles developed with North Korean assistance in attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it downed multiple enemy aircraft and drones, asserting its air defenses are becoming increasingly formidable.
U.S. intelligence estimates that more than 1,000 ballistic missiles remain operational.
Despite U.S. claims of air dominance, Iran continues missile strikes, and the situation remains tense with potential for further escalations.

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Iran has used missiles developed with North Korean assistance in attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it downed multiple enemy aircraft and drones, asserting its air defenses are becoming increasingly formidable.
U.S. intelligence estimates that more than 1,000 ballistic missiles remain operational.
Despite U.S. claims of air dominance, Iran continues missile strikes, and the situation remains tense with potential for further escalations.