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US and Iran launch new strikes

The US military launched "self-defense" strikes on Iran in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East.

US Central Command says it has struck targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It described the attacks as "self-defence" after Iran fired missiles on Kuwait and Bahrain.

The developments come as diplomats from Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington for a fourth round of talks. The talks aim to reduce tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. We go live to Lebanon.

And a tropical storm that's heading towards Tokyo in Japan creating winds of up to ninety kilometres an hour.

Presenters: Anne Soy and James Copnall.

(Photo: Iranians walk next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations at a table, next to the former US Embassy in Tehran. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/ EPA).

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