US air strike in Iran kills four, including child, at wedding

A US military attack on Kuhestak, Iran, killed four people, including a four-year-old child. More than 60 were wounded, according to local authorities.

Why it mattersThe strike raises questions about civilian deaths in military operations near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though tensions between the US and Iran could ripple through global energy markets and shipping routes that affect Australian trade.

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Iran retaliates for US strikes with attacks across the Gulf

Iran fired missiles and drones at the Gulf on early Wednesday. This followed US strikes that killed at least five people at a wedding. It ended a month of calm between the US and Iran.

Why it mattersThe cycle of strikes risks widening regional conflict and threatens global oil supplies. It also creates political problems for US President Trump ahead of November's midterm elections.