U.S. escalates strikes on Iran as diplomacy stalls
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The United States launched a second round of strikes against Iranian targets, calling them large and powerful, as peace talks remain stalled and President Trump warns of further escalation; CENTCOM says the actions follow attempted IRGC attacks on shipping and American personnel, with Washington also pursuing economic isolation of Iran, while Iran signals willingness to reciprocate if the U.S. honors its commitments, keeping the risk of broader conflict high.
- US launches ‘large and powerful’ new strikes at Iran Politico
- Iran retaliates after US strikes, defying Trump’s warning it could be hit ‘much harder’ CNN
- Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll Reuters
- What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik? Al Jazeera
- Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit WFLA
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