US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran; Trump Praises Tehran After American Prisoner Release
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The U.S. military began a new wave of attacks against Iran on Thursday evening. The operation marks a significant escalation in military action between the two nations.
President Donald Trump simultaneously praised Iran following the release of an imprisoned American citizen. The White House has not confirmed whether the prisoner’s release and the military strikes are directly connected.
Iran denies the prisoner release occurred. Officials in Tehran have not commented on the latest U.S. military action.