Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war

Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, raising fears of renewed full-scale war in the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted global energy markets and stalled peace talks, with Iran maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels in Yemen joining attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to cease hostilities.