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Iran launches missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, sparking a fiery response from President Trump who vows retaliation — but insists no full-scale war is imminent. The trigger? U.S. strikes on Iran’s Larak Island, where Tehran was allegedly preparing mines in the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global oil. Trump claims Iran’s military and economy are already “totally defeated,” downplaying nuclear fears. Iran calls the exchange “limited,” but warns of harsher retaliation if attacked again. U.S. officials say air defenses intercepted all incoming missiles, while new sanctions are crippling Iran’s economy. A twist? Trump’s viral social media videos showing Iran’s Kharg Island being destroyed were AI-generated — Iran called it “laughable.” The U.S. confirmed hitting two Iranian launchers on Larak, a move with major global implications — tensions are high, but both sides seem to want to avoid total war.

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