Iranian officials claim the brief exchange with Israel created a new regional deterrence balance and warn of harsher retaliation if Israeli strikes resume, while Trump says Washington is close to a deal with Tehran

Israel has reportedly said that it will retaliate against Iranian attacks. Meanwhile, Iran also said it will respond to any Israeli attack "with greater force". | World News

The latest strikes are the most serious escalation in the Iran War since a ceasefire first went into effect in April.