Reported U.S. airstrike in Iran raises further escalation risk

BREAKING: A U.S. airstrike reportedly hit a home hosting a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, Iran, killing at least five people and injuring 68, according to the New York Times.
Children were reportedly among the casualties. The incident comes only days after renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, further increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The escalation adds to geopolitical uncertainty across the Middle East and raises the risk of retaliation, broader military involvement and disruption to regional trade and energy infrastructure.