The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles on Thursday, according to the Associated Press, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumed after a few days of respite. The exchange dims hopes for a quick resolution to the conflict, which has now lasted five months.
The latest strikes come amid ongoing tensions, with fears of a wider war growing. The AP report, datelined Cairo, notes that the conflict has seen repeated cycles of retaliation, and Thursday's actions mark a continuation of that trend.
No immediate details on casualties or damage were available. The situation remains fluid, and international efforts to de-escalate have so far failed to produce a lasting ceasefire.
As the conflict enters its sixth month, regional stability remains under threat, and the international community watches closely for any signs of de-escalation or further escalation.
