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US strikes Iran-backed groups, Dem kingmaker and China targets Australian writer
Feb 5, 2024
Jim Clyburn, a Democrat kingmaker, discusses Biden's needs to win. US intends to strike Iran-backed groups. Australian writer Yang Hengjun gets a suspended death sentence. Taylor Swift makes Grammy history.
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- The United States plans to continue launching strikes on Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, employing a multi-tiered approach that includes military strikes, sanctions, and cyber operations.
- An Australian writer has been given a suspended death sentence in China on charges of espionage, straining Australia-China relations and potentially leading to a commuted life sentence if the writer avoids trouble for the next two years.
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US launches strikes on Iran-backed groups in retaliation for attacks
The US has launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria in retaliation for an attack on US troops and ongoing attacks on ships. The US Secretary of State begins another Middle East tour, signaling the US is not finished attacking Iran-linked groups in the region. The extent of future attacks remains uncertain, as there might be a multi-tiered approach, including military strikes, sanctions, and unseen actions like cyber operations. Iran has condemned the US actions but has not yet responded with large-scale attacks.
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