The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against targets in Iran following the death of a US soldier in an attack that Washington says was carried out by a group backed by Tehran.
According to the US Department of Defense, the strikes targeted military-related sites and facilities believed to be linked to groups responsible for attacks on American forces in the region. US officials described the operation as a defensive response aimed at deterring further attacks.
Iran strongly condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of international law and warning that they could further destabilize the Middle East. Iranian officials said the country reserves the right to defend itself against any aggression.
The renewed military action comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran after the reported killing of the US soldier, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Security analysts warn that continued exchanges between the United States and Iran could escalate the crisis, increase instability across the Middle East, and pose risks to regional security and global energy markets.