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The US launched strikes against Iran, citing aggression, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases. Trump threatened further strikes if no peace deal is reached, and diplomatic efforts continued.

• US military struck Iran's military targets in response to aggression.
• Iran counter-attacked US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Trump threatened more strikes if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
• Qatar mediated talks between US and Iran.