Israel-Iran Tensions Surge as Strikes, Diplomacy Collide
Air defenses and explosions rock Tehran after Israeli strikes as the U.S. weighs action and allies convene in Geneva to seek a diplomatic path forward.
June 2025
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Tensions Escalate: Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Role
Israel and Iran traded air attacks overnight, with Israel deploying over 50 fighter jets in three waves against 40 targets and Iran striking a command center near a hospital.