The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its temporary ban on reviewing asylum applications, according to reports Tuesday. The agency had previously suspended the review process, though the duration and specific reasons for the initial halt were not immediately detailed.

Separately, NPR confirmed that an Iranian military strike has injured more than a dozen U.S. personnel. The incident represents a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, though details about the location, timing, and circumstances of the attack were not provided in initial reports.

The asylum policy change comes amid ongoing debates over U.S. immigration procedures and processing backlogs. Asylum seekers typically must demonstrate persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in their home countries to qualify for protection under U.S. law.

The Iranian strike adds to a series of regional tensions involving U.S. forces and Iranian-backed groups. The extent of injuries to U.S. personnel and any potential U.S. response were not immediately clear from available information.