U.S. strikes Iranian targets, risking wider Middle East war

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The reported U.S. action marks a sharp escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iran has said it has a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations if the United States meets its demands, but Iranian officials have also warned of a broader response, including potential attacks on U.S. support bases in Europe. Any disruption to the waterway could rapidly affect energy markets and international shipping, making the crisis globally consequential.

Sources: CBS News, Euronews, Reuters