U.S. launches new strikes against Iranian targets

The U.S. military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets, including air defense and missile sites, following attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the U.S. has revoked Iran's oil export license, further escalating tensions and threatening the recent ceasefire.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional stability in the Middle East and has immediate implications for global oil prices and international security.
Mourners gather near a giant billboard depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Monday. WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images
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