Escalation widens as US strikes Iran and Gulf shipping faces attacks
TL;DR
New US strikes on Iran, directed by Trump, target Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and allied forces retaliate with missiles and drones and Gulf states report attacks and casualties; authorities dispute whether the strait is open, and a civilian missing case and shelter-in-place warnings in Oman underscore the risk as regional mediators urge restraint.
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- Live updates: US unleashes biggest round of strikes on Iran in weeks as tensions boil over in Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed The New York Times
- US, Iran Trade Strikes With Hormuz Status Uncertain Bloomberg.com
- Live updates: U.S. conducts another round of strikes on Iran as Trump, supreme leader exchange threats CBS News
- US military confirms beginning a new wave of strikes in Iran The Times of Israel
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