US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and threats

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Multiple outlets report a sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with the United States carrying out new strikes on Iranian military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites and President Donald Trump stating that Washington is prepared to launch additional attacks "any time we want."[2][3][6] Iran says at least 18 people were killed and more than 100 injured in recent US attacks, and separate reports cite at least five people killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik during retaliatory Iranian actions.[2][3] The USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended combat deployment, Kuwaiti air defenses engaging hostile missiles and drones from Iran, and broader regional incidents underscore how the confrontation is spilling across the Middle East and heightening risks around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global oil shipments.[2][3][6] This military escalation is unfolding against a wider backdrop of geopolitical tension—including Russia’s war in Ukraine, shifting alliances, and energy security concerns—making the US-Iran clash one of the most consequential and time-sensitive stories for international stability and markets.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, AnewZ, 10 Things Global News