The United States has resumed air strikes against Iran in broad daylight, targeting coastal defences and missile sites in a significant escalation of hostilities.
US Central Command confirmed the intensification of the campaign, which aims to limit Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has reported casualties from the strikes, with Iranian officials calling for retaliation.
This marks a shift from previous nighttime operations, suggesting a more sustained and visible military posture in the region.
Tehran has reported casualties from the strikes, with Iranian officials calling for retaliation.
The renewed violence comes amid a backdrop of stalled diplomatic talks and a breakdown in the ceasefire agreement that had briefly stabilized the region.
The US stated that the operations are necessary to protect international trade routes and ensure the free flow of energy supplies.