Missile Attacks and Airstrikes Reported in Middle East

Why it matters locally: As the nation's capital, District of Columbia is home to federal agencies involved in foreign policy and national security, making developments in the Middle East a point of significant attention for policymakers and government employees.

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Iran has initiated new missile attacks. These actions follow missile launches from Iran. Separately, U.S. and Saudi forces have conducted airstrikes. These strikes targeted militias located in Iraq. These militias receive backing from Tehran. The simultaneous actions have occurred across multiple fronts. These developments follow a five-month conflict in the region.