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US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back as hostilities flare again
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months.
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- Why it matters
- Direct military exchanges between the US and Iran risk rapid escalation of a conflict already running six months, with each side's response potentially triggering another counterattack.
- Most affected
- US military personnel and assets in the region — Face direct Iranian missile and drone fire in active conflict.
Civilians in Iraq and Syria — Caught in geographic zone where both sides operate and exchange fire. - Likely next
- Whether either side issues statements signaling further military action or de-escalation.
Also reported by: Deutsche Welle, The Guardian, South China Morning Post, 7News Boston, Cyprus Mail, The Washington Times, CNBC, Euronews, The Hill, Free Press Journal, RTE, Mint, Daily Post Nigeria, WETM, The Times of India