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Posted on June 23, 2025
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Iran may soon retaliate against U.S. forces in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent conflict, according to U.S. officials.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States assesses that Iran could carry out retaliatory attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East soon, although the U.S. is still seeking a diplomatic resolution that would see Tehran forgo any attack, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
One of the officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said Iran's retaliatory attack could happen within the next day or two.
Iran has threatened to retaliate after U.S. bombed its nuclear sites over the weekend.
(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Alistair Bell)
The United States assesses that Iran could carry out retaliatory attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East soon.
One of the officials indicated that Iran's retaliatory attack could happen within the next day or two.
Iran has threatened to retaliate after the U.S. bombed its nuclear sites over the weekend.
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