Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized US President Donald Trump for initiating joint attacks on Iran, which led to significant Iranian missile retaliation against US-linked facilities across the Middle East. Missiles targeted areas in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, resulting in interceptions and some casualties in Abu Dhabi. The attacks occurred amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the US and Iran regarding its nuclear program, with Trump claiming the operations were necessary to protect the American public.
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