Key facts
- The US conducted new strikes against targets in Iran for the second consecutive day.
- President Donald Trump stated the US would "hit them hard again".
- A two-month-old ceasefire in the region is reportedly close to collapse.
The United States launched new strikes against targets in Iran for the second consecutive day. President Donald Trump vowed to "hit them hard again" in response to escalating tensions. This development occurs as a two-month-old ceasefire in the region appears to be nearing collapse, raising concerns about further regional instability.