Iran conflict threatens wider regional escalation

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The crisis is spreading beyond Iran’s borders, with attacks involving Houthi forces, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is reportedly preparing additional strike options while President Donald Trump says the war could end soon, creating uncertainty over whether diplomacy or escalation will prevail. The developments threaten regional security, energy infrastructure and global oil markets, while the parallel intensification of the Russia-Ukraine war remains a major international concern.

Sources: Associated Press, BBC News, Euronews, Anadolu Agency, NPR