US Airstrikes on Iran and Iranian Retaliation Against Gulf States Mark Major Escalation
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The United States launched overnight airstrikes against Iran, resulting in at least 14 fatalities. Iran responded with strikes against Gulf countries, marking the most intense exchange since a ceasefire extension. US President Trump declared the previous agreement 'over', signaling a significant escalation in direct state-on-state conflict and a breakdown of diplomatic containment.
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Launched overnight airstrikes against Iran, killing at least 14 people, and declared the previous agreement 'over'.
Responded to US strikes by hitting Gulf countries in the most intense exchange since the ceasefire extension.
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