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Iranians Not Killed as Result of US Airstrike in Syria, Report Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No Iranians were killed as a result of a US strikes in Syria which hit a grain center and rural development center in the province of Deir ez-Zor, rather than Iranian military positions, the regional broadcaster reported on Friday, citing sources in Syria.
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A military source in Syria believes local groups could retaliate against US strikes, the broadcaster added.
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