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Dwali Said Countel· Host0:15

Live from NPR News in New York City, I'm Dwali Said Countel. US Central Command says its military launched new airstrikes against Iran to punish the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guard after deadly attacks on US troops Friday in Jordan. The Israeli Air Force also said it carried out strikes. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader called on Iranians to be steadfast as fighting in the war in the region escalates. NPR's Hadil Al Shalchi reports.

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In a statement read by a news anchor on Iranian state media, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mustafa Khamenei called President Trump's signature on their memorandum of understanding "worthless and invalid." He warned of "unforgettable lessons" if the US continues its strikes on Iran. Khamenei urged Iranians not to let the US "receive any signs of weakness." Iranian state media said that a power station and a desalination facility and bridges were struck. Iran warned that if the US attacks continued, it would target airports in the United Arab Emirates. US Central Command said four US service members were also wounded and one is missing in the Iranian attack on a base in Jordan. Hadil