US military retaliates with air strikes on Iranian military facilities, killing 45 people. EU High Representative Borrell: Attacks will lead to further escalation of tensions.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova: ``We firmly condemn this outrageous act of aggression'' The Iraqi government announced that 16 people, including several civilians, were killed in this airstrike, and Syrian human rights groups said 29 people were killed. The White House Strategic and Public Affairs Coordinator Kirby said on the 2nd, ``The United States does not want a conflict with Iran or an escalation of conflict in the Middle East''