Escalating Tensions: US Strikes, Iranian Retaliation, and Global Implications

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States has conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a volatile reaction from Iran. As financial markets react with a hike in oil prices, global leaders are grappling with the potential repercussions of this escalated conflict.

Iran has responded to the US's aggressive maneuvers with missile strikes aimed at Haifa and Tel Aviv, marking their operation as "True Promise 3." This escalation raises urgent questions regarding the future of Tehran's nuclear ambitions and the implications for regional stability.

International diplomatic channels are buzzing as Britain and the US emphasize the importance of avoiding Iranian civilian targets. However, the specter of further military action looms as Iran vows to protect its sovereignty against what it deems to be acts of aggression. The international community looks on with bated breath as it braces for potential further conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)