US forces recently launched another round of airstrikes on southern Iran on Thursday. The attacks hit strategic cities and caused consecutive explosions, Iranian officials said, creating 48 hours of terror for resident communities. President Trump had earlier in the day publicly said a ceasefire was over. Hours later Tehran fired missiles at three Gulf Arab states and warned it would increase strikes, a rapid response. The US defense ministry said it would continue detailed talks with Iran despite the president’s remarks, emphasizing the steady diplomatic effort. The Washington Post noted that the strikes moved up along the Strait of Hormoz, raising the risk of wider conflict and a possible regional escalation.