U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
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The United States and Iran traded direct military strikes overnight, shattering a month of relative quiet in the region. The renewed attacks are the latest sign that the conflict that began six months ago appears far from over. No immediate casualty figures were released, and both governments have yet to issue formal statements on the scale of the operation. The exchange marks a sharp escalation after weeks of mutual restraint, raising fresh concerns about a wider confrontation.