US Strikes Iran; Tehran Responds with Retaliatory Attacks

The United States carried out a strike against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks. The new round of hostilities comes as the intermittent conflict between the two nations has persisted for more than six months, with both sides exchanging air and missile strikes in a cycle of escalation.

According to local officials, one of the U.S. strikes hit a residential building that was hosting a wedding celebration, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to dozens of others. The incident underscores the civilian toll that has accompanied the broader campaign of strikes, which has seen each side targeting what it claims are military infrastructure and command centers.

The exchange of blows marks a sharp uptick in violence after a brief lull, raising concerns about a potential widening of the conflict. While U.S. officials have reiterated that the strikes were aimed at preventing future attacks, Iranian authorities have vowed to respond decisively, signalling that the current flare‑up could extend the already protracted standoff.