Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran paused strikes after exchanging fire for the first time since a U.S.-brokered April ceasefire, with both sides warning of potential retaliation. The renewed hostilities raised fears of a broader Middle East war, while Israel continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and the U.S. disabled a tanker enforcing an Iranian blockade.