US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days - BBC

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following a second round of US strikes on Iranian targets in three days. Iran retaliated by targeting a US-linked base in Kuwait, further threatening a fragile ceasefire between the two nations.
Why it matters
The rapid exchange of hostilities risks a broader regional conflict and the total collapse of diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The article presents claims from both sides—US Centcom and Iranian officials—to provide a balanced view of the escalating conflict.
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