US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship
The US has expanded its military strikes into northern Iran and intercepted a ship, further escalating the conflict after a ceasefire collapsed. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US allies, warning of further escalation if infrastructure is targeted.
Why it matters
The widening scope of the conflict and the threat to regional infrastructure increase the risk of a broader, more destructive war.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S. allies in the region, and warned its attacks may escalate.
The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed and the region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the U.S. and Iran as they battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz . Iranian officials say U.S. strikes have killed more than 35 people and wounded over 300 others.
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