Israel and Iran escalated tensions by exchanging missile fire, marking a major escalation of violence following a ceasefire agreement two months ago. President Trump urged both nations to stop their attacks, but Israel responded with targeted airstrikes on Iranian military sites in retaliation. This exchange follows recent increases in attacks across the region involving Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, and other actors, complicating efforts to achieve lasting peace.
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