US-Iran war flares up again: How far can Tehran go in retaliation?
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following a new wave of military strikes, with Iran threatening to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is currently weighing options for further retaliation against US assets and regional allies.
Why it matters
The potential disruption of global energy supplies and the expansion of regional conflict pose significant risks to international economic stability.
Iran fired missiles at US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq on Tuesday night after the United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran. The strikes marked a new escalation in the six-month conflict. Tehran now faces several options for retaliation, including expanding attacks on Gulf states, disrupting oil shipments and targeting Western interests.The renewed US offensive marks a fresh escalation in a conflict that has already disrupted shipping and energy supplies across the Middle East.
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