Pakistan, June 27 -- Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces in response to recent American airstrikes on its southern coast. Tehran described the US attacks as violations of the UN Charter and a war-ending memorandum. The exchange raises fresh concerns over regional security and the risk of further military escalation.

Iran's foreign ministry announced the retaliatory action but did not identify the targets or disclose their locations. The statement said the strikes were carried out after US military operations targeted Iranian territory. However, Iranian officials provided no further operational details or information about casualties or damage.

The latest development follows US airstrikes launched on Friday after an Iranian d...