Mediators have called for 'de-escalation', saying 'dialogue and diplomacy' are vital.

The US military began launching more strikes against Iran about 7am (AEST) on Monday, after a weekend in which the two countries exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults.

Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.

The United States carried out a second consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets on Sunday as world leaders urged de-escalation.

Mediators have called for 'de-escalation', saying 'dialogue and diplomacy' are vital.

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran after attacks across the Gulf, deepening tensions and raising fears over oil supplies.

American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province…

Iranian official says US strikes hit agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr city, killing one person and injuring four others.

Iran's IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.