Iran launches broad attacks on US bases across the Middle East

WASHINGTON, United States — Iran launched wide-scale attacks on US military bases across the Middle East on Wednesday, according to reports, in a significant escalation following intense US bombardment of the region. US airstrikes in preceding days killed four people, including individuals attending a wedding ceremony, local reports said. The Iranian strikes come amid a sharp rise in military tensions between Washington and Tehran and represent one of the broadest rounds of direct exchanges in the recent flare-up. Attacks on US positions in the region are being assessed as a direct response to the heavy US air operations carried out in previous days. The developments are being closely monitored for their impact on regional security and on the cycle of military retaliation between the two sides. Further details on casualties, targets and any official statements were not immediately available.