Iranian media, cited by Israeli outlets, report that two people were killed in a US strike on the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq. The report updates earlier Iraqi media accounts that mentioned several casualties. The strike reportedly targeted an Iranian border guard headquarters; the claims remain unverified by official sources.
The Zioneer reported earlier this hour (03:15) that Iraqi media described a strike on the Shalamcheh crossing with several killed. The new Iranian report, carried by N12, narrows the toll to two. The strike targeted an Iranian border guard headquarters, according to Iraqi sources. No official confirmation from Iran or the US has been issued. The crossing is a key land link between Iran and Iraq, often used for trade and travel.
2 developments
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- StrongUS military says overnight strikes on Iran complete; Iranian media report at least two killed at border crossing near Iraq
- DevelopingUS Central Command releases new footage of strikes in Iran
- StrongChananel Aviv: footage attributed to earlier attack on Iran's Qeshm Island
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