Fears mount of renewed Iran-US war

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The Middle East crisis is the most consequential developing story because any renewed Iran-US confrontation could rapidly expand across the region, threaten civilian populations, disrupt energy markets and draw in allied forces. Egypt’s foreign minister warned that escalation would be more destructive, while satellite analysis reported extensive damage at more than two dozen U.S. installations. Pakistan is pursuing mediation, but the available coverage does not establish that a durable de-escalation agreement has been reached.

Sources: WFTV, The Wall Street Journal, The News Tribune