The United States launched yet another retaliation this week, striking dozens of key facilities. President Donald Trump called the assaults "very hard" on Tehran, ABC noted. The White House confirmed the strikes followed the latest regional escalation.
The Islamic Republic hit back hard almost immediately. Iranian forces launched missile and drone strikes on five regional targets, including Jordan and key Gulf partners. Regional analysts reported a sharp rise in military posturing near critical shipping lanes as tensions remained dangerously high. The Australian flagged broader unease over the sudden flare-up in cross-border violence.