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Dozens of firefighters helped by volunteers and water bombing by helicopters are continuing to tackle hotspots.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Using the consultant’s calculations, a reversal in the U.S. bombing campaign on Iran was forecast to occur between July 22 and July 30.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Morishita said the resilience of her family, friends and neighbors in the aftermath of the bombing was an inspiration that still drives her today.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

And then, on July 16, as the U.S. was expanding its bombing campaign, the vice president amplified the post by responding to it.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

According to the CIA, the bombing campaign was costing the United States nine dollars and sixty cents for every one dollar of damage inflicted on North Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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