US escalates with fresh strikes on Iran as ceasefire frays
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The US launched a second day of self-defense strikes against targets in Iran, directed by President Trump, as a fragile two-month ceasefire appears close to collapsing. Trump has pledged to “hit them hard again” following clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and the downing of a US helicopter, signaling a broader escalation even as other political and policy headlines run in parallel.
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- US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
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