Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran-US attacks rage
The U.S. military has continued its 11-day campaign of airstrikes against Iranian targets, including drone storage and infrastructure, amid a collapse in ceasefire negotiations. Despite diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, tensions remain high as both nations target critical infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict threatens global energy security by disrupting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and risks a broader regional escalation involving multiple Middle Eastern nations.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed .
U.S. Central Command said targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage sites. The newest barrage came after President Donald Trump telegraphed that strikes would be intensifying.
Before the latest strikes, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, seeking to revamp diplomacy. But it was unclear what new arrangement might be reached to end the war , which lately has become a battle for control over the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway vital to world energy supplies.
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