Now the conflict is entering its sixth month and a period of deep uncertainty. After nearly two weeks of attacks and counterattacks, Mr. Trump has held off a major escalation. But major issues between the two sides remain unsettled. The cycles of fighting have resulted in staggering losses.

Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.

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US President Donald Trump was keen on signing Iran peace deal on his 80th birthday, June 14. He did it. Iran, however, did not want to give Trump a birthday gift. They did not. The two parties still sealed the deal, just seven and a half hours apart ...

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further intensifying a 5-month-old war that was already expanding beyond its main fronts to embroil additional countries in the region.