Middle East conflict escalates with continued US-Iran strikes and Israeli warnings

Military actions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with the United States maintaining its strikes against Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have launched retaliatory attacks targeting American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, following earlier assertions of striking US Gulf bases in response to Washington's actions. The US Vice President acknowledged "divergences" with Israel concerning the ongoing conflict. Former US President Donald Trump stated the US would "strike Iran hard again" after a US helicopter was reportedly destroyed. Concurrently, Israel's military leadership reiterated its readiness to act against Hezbollah and deliver further blows to Iran. Sources: Le Monde