The US and Israel have launched a major joint military operation against Iran, code-named Epic Fury, which began with attacks that reportedly killed Iran's top leaders. The aim of the mission, according to US President Trump, is to eliminate the threat posed by Iran, although more US soldiers have been killed, and the US is likely to suffer more casualties. So far, four US soldiers have been killed, and three US fighter jets have been mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, but the crews have survived. The war has spilled over to Lebanon, with hundreds killed in Iran, and retaliation has come to Israel and neighboring nations.

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