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Lloyd Austin: “This is the start of our response. The President has directed additional actions to hold the IRGC and affiliated…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2024
This is the start of our response. The President has directed additional actions to hold the IRGC and affiliated militias accountable for their attacks.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the recent strikes are just the beginning of a response to attacks on U.S. forces.

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