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. Trump administration sources said the strikes followed the latest regional escalation.
The Islamic Republic hit back hard in a swift counterstrike. Iranian forces launched missile and drone strikes on five regional targets, including Jordan and key Gulf partners. Middle East observers confirmed a sharp rise in hostile actions near critical shipping lanes as tensions spiked. The Australian flagged broader unease over the sudden flare-up in cross-border violence.