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US-Israel Attack on Iran Sparks Regional War, Australia Deploys Aircraft

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What are the specific and clear military objectives of the US and its allies in the ongoing conflict with Iran?
What is the current status of the Strait of Hormuz—is it fully closed, partially operational, or under what conditions?
What is the exact number of casualties, both military and civilian, on all sides of the conflict?
What diplomatic efforts, if any, are currently underway to de-escalate the conflict, and who is involved?
What is the timeline or conditions for the end of the conflict, and are there any negotiations or peace talks planned?
Total death toll in the conflictfactual

More than 940 people have been killed by Israeli and American strikes, with 11 in Israel from Iran's retaliation.

According to www.nbcnews.com
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More than 1,800 people have been killed so far, including 8 U.S. service members and at least 175 students killed by a reported U.S. strike on an Iranian elementary school.

According to www.cfr.org

Context: Different sources report vastly different casualty figures, making it difficult to assess the human cost of the conflict and the severity of the attacks.

Legal justification for the US-Israeli attack on Iranfactual

The US-Israeli attacks on Iran cannot be legally justified under any theory of the laws of war, according to legal expert Susan M. Akram.

According to arabcenterdc.org
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Trump administration officials have offered various and conflicting explanations for starting the war.

According to en.wikipedia.org

Context: One source alleges the attacks are illegal, while another notes the administration's conflicting explanations, highlighting uncertainty and potential illegitimacy in the war's justification.

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