Article Summary

The article reports that the US and Iran have been exchanging attacks despite a fragile ongoing peace process, with the US striking Iranian targets after incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliating against US assets. While both sides continue to talk about negotiations, the violence—including strikes during sensitive moments like funerals—raises doubts about whether diplomacy can survive. The article highlights how military action and peace talks are happening at the same time, making it seem like this tense mix of conflict and negotiation is now normal.