U.S. carries out new limited strikes on Iran

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The strikes mark a further military escalation in a widening confrontation centered on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. Iran has reportedly distributed iodine tablets near nuclear facilities amid fears of additional attacks, while Tehran examines proposals from Qatar but remains unwilling to negotiate with the Trump administration until its ceasefire conditions are met. The situation carries broader risks for shipping and energy markets because of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional violence has continued, including reported deaths in Yemen.[4][9]

Sources: Business Standard, Asharq Al-Awsat, The Asian