U.S.-Iran strikes threaten to collapse peace talks

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The reported strikes come amid stalled U.S.-Iran discussions involving the Strait of Hormuz and broader security demands. U.S. officials have described the operation as defensive, while Iranian officials have rejected that explanation and warned of an immediate response to threats from the United States or Israel. The developments have reversed an earlier decline in oil prices and raised concerns about renewed conflict across the Middle East.

Sources: World Watch, SBS, The Cipher Brief, Xinhua