Middle East updates: Israel and Iran trade fresh strikes
AI Summary
Israel and Iran conducted military strikes after an April ceasefire ended, with Iran firing missiles at Israel and Israel responding with air strikes on Iranian military targets in central and western Iran. Despite the escalation, US President Trump insisted the attacks would not impact ongoing peace negotiations, asserting he controls the situation and that a comprehensive agreement to end the wider Middle East conflict remains achievable.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets highlighted that Israel struck Iran despite Trump's calls for restraint, emphasizing the escalation represents a deteriorating crisis situation rather than accepting Trump's assertion that peace negotiations remain viable.
Iran and Israel have exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire agreed in April.
Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened to target ships in the Red Sea.
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