US launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflict
Summary
The US launched airstrikes on Iran, triggering Iranian retaliation in Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq and escalating a conflict that is rattling global oil markets. Tehran warned it could block oil exports from the Gulf as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
Key Points
- The US carried out a new wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets, including air defenses, radar systems and maritime assets.
- Iran retaliated against US assets in Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq, while threatening to disrupt oil exports from the Gulf.
- The fighting pushed global oil prices to a five-week high and raised concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
- US and regional officials reported missile and drone attacks, but the extent of casualties and damage remained unclear.
