Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Forces in Middle East
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- Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, according to the U.S. military.
- The U.S. military said the attack shattered a brief pause in fighting that had taken hold as mediators worked to return both sides to the negotiating table and toward a ceasefire.
Why it matters: The strike ended a short-lived lull and directly threatens U.S. troops deployed across the Middle East, while simultaneously disrupting ongoing mediation efforts aimed at pulling both sides back to ceasefire talks before further escalation.
