Trump slams ‘unpatriotic Republicans’ as US, Iran exchange tit-for-tat fire
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following a series of retaliatory strikes on military sites and bases. The exchange occurs amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Why it matters
The ongoing military friction between the US and Iran poses significant risks to regional stability in the Middle East.
The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest exchange of attacks amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war.
The report balances claims from both the US and Iran regarding the exchange of fire.
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