US launches new wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets

The US Central Command launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, dampening hopes for diplomatic negotiations.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting dozens of Iranian military facilities, further escalating the conflict in the Middle East. According to US military officials, the strikes were executed in response to Iranian attempts to attack American troops stationed across the region.
This latest military action effectively shatters a brief pause in hostilities that had raised hopes for a potential return to diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The renewed bombardment follows joint US and Saudi Arabian operations against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, reflecting a broader intensification of regional military operations and a shrinking window for diplomatic resolution.
Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia.
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