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in retaliation





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President Donald Trump said late Sunday that U.S. aircraft had struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites in retaliation for violating the cease fire.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

That left in place three claims - breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation - with a civil trial in New York scheduled for 18 May.

From BBC May 4, 2026

All Jesuits were expelled from the Venetian Republic in retaliation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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