U.S.-Iran war escalates across Gulf bases

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Reuters reported that the latest escalation in the Iran war includes overnight missile and drone attacks, funerals for victims of a U.S. airstrike, and Iranian claims of retaliatory strikes on a U.S. base in Kuwait. Other outlets and live briefings described attacks or air-defense activity involving Gulf states, rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and warnings from UN officials about the broader humanitarian and security risks if the confrontation expands. The situation is developing rapidly and is the dominant global breaking-news issue because it involves direct military exchanges, the potential for regional escalation, and immediate implications for oil markets, shipping, and civilian safety.

Sources: Reuters, BBC, Anadolu Agency, Democracy Now!