US pounds Iran , Tehran strikes back at bases in biggest exchange since July

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The US and Iran engaged in the largest exchange of fire since July, with US forces striking Iran's southern coast and Iran retaliating against American bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Iran claimed its actions were intended to drive US forces out of the Middle East, while the US military reported striking Revolutionary Guard defenses and other assets. This escalation caused Asian and European stocks to fall and pushed oil prices up, compounding global economic concerns. Iran reported significant casualties from US strikes, including a wedding party attack, while US officials maintained there were no casualties from the reported attacks in Jordan.