Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated with renewed military strikes in the Gulf region. The conflict is impacting global oil prices and creating political pressure for the U.S. administration.
Why it matters
The potential for a full-scale war in the Middle East poses significant risks to global economic stability and international security.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party.
The latest violence came after a monthlong lull in fighting. The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for U.S. President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
State of the World from NPR Life in Iran after six months of war Fighting has escalated since the American military hit Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, saying Iran was planning to use them to shoot mines into the waterway. Iran retaliated by firing missiles at American bases in Jordan that were intercepted.
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