Iran supreme leader calls for revenge after father's burial
Tensions have escalated in the Middle East as the US launched strikes against Iranian military targets following an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting a US base in Jordan, marking a significant intensification of regional hostilities.
Why it matters
This conflict threatens global shipping routes and risks a wider regional war involving multiple nations in the Middle East.
Figure caption, Watch: US releases footage of fresh strikes on Iran
The report relies on official statements from both US Central Command and Iranian state media, maintaining a balanced perspective on the exchange of fire.
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