US strikes Iran, triggering reprisals in Middle East

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Reports published overnight and this morning say the United States struck Iranian launchers or other military sites around Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard responded by attacking U.S. bases in the Middle East, including bases in Jordan.[6][9][15] The episode marks a sharp escalation after a prior lull in direct action, and it has raised immediate concerns about broader conflict, shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible further retaliatory strikes. Coverage from major international and regional outlets indicates this is the dominant breaking geopolitical development right now, with governments and military officials likely to issue more details as events unfold.[6][9][15]

Sources: The Guardian, Straits Times, Times of India