Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes; U.S. Halts Energy Target Attacks

TEL AVIV — Iranian forces launched a fresh round of missile and drone strikes on Tuesday. The strikes were aimed at several Persian Gulf states and Israel, national authorities said.

Israel said its forces were striking Iran and Lebanon. Targets included locations in Beirut, the Israeli military said.

The exchanges followed an announcement from President Donald Trump. He said the United States would postpone strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.

He added the pause was to allow negotiations aimed at ending the war.

News outlets framed the day’s events under headlines such as Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes; U.S. Halts Energy Target Attacks.

Scope of attacks

Iranian missile and drone fire reportedly reached toward multiple Gulf states and Israeli territory. Israeli responses reportedly struck sites in Iran and Lebanon, including Beirut.

U.S. pause and diplomacy

Mr. Trump described the postponement as a diplomatic window. He said negotiations with Iran would seek to end the war during the five-day pause.

Confirmations from independent sources were limited at the time. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and publish updates as more information becomes available.