US launches second day of strikes on Iran as ceasefire nears collapse The United States launched a second consecutive day of military strikes against Iranian targets on Wednesday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and pushing a fragile ceasefire agreement closer to collapse. The latest strikes targeted key Iranian military installations, including air-defense systems, radar facilities and command centers, according to U.S. officials. The attacks followed earlier military operations ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump after the reported downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Read also: US-Israeli strike...