US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat

The US launched overnight strikes targeting dozens of facilities in Iran, marking the first such action in more than five days, according to The Guardian. The strikes came hours after Trump vowed to retaliate "very hard" in response to Iran's attack on a Jordanian base hosting American troops. Iran then struck back at U.S. allies in the region, continuing a cycle of tit-for-tat military exchanges. Meanwhile, international mediators are pushing both sides back to the negotiating table, as peace efforts face mounting pressure.

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