Second night of US strikes on Iran rattles fragile peace talks

The United States launches a second, larger wave of air strikes across Iran, including Tehran, killing at least 14 people and prompting Iranian retaliation against US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. The strikes threaten to derail a Pakistan-brokered 60‑day peace process that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift sanctions, and allow ships to move freely, all while Iran’s funeral period for its late leader unfolds. With President Trump sending mixed signals on whether the MoU remains valid, both sides accuse each other of violations, raising the risk of a broader regional escalation.