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The US conducted 'powerful' strikes on Iran following attacks on bases and regional allies, ending a week of calm and reducing diplomatic hopes. Coordinated strikes occurred in Iraq and missile attacks targeted Jordan.

Democrats on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Donald Trump's decision to grant sanctions relief to Iran, arguing that Tehran received economic concessions before addressing key issues like its nuclear program and regional allies. The committee stated the administration's actions were inconsistent with prior claims that sanctions relief would be tied to progress on these matters.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the idea of using Iranian assets to compensate U.S. allies for war-related damages, stating regional governments 'are not in a position to demand reparations.' He emphasized Iran's assets are 'neither war spoils for Washington nor a payment fund for its allies.'