Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed

The United States and Iran traded missiles and airstrikes on Sunday as Washington sought to "punish" Tehran for the US military's first losses since open hostilities in the Middle East war resumed. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed

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