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Iran fires ballistic missiles at U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia base - long-range questions

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, with UK and U.S. officials assessing the strike. The attack heightens concern over Iranian long-range capabilities and regional security risk.

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8,000-plus - Targets hit in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM says.

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“I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country.” — Elon Musk

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