US, Iran war LIVE: India condemns attack on merchant ship near Oman coast; 3 Indians missing, search underway
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following US military strikes and Iranian retaliation against the US Fifth Fleet. The IRGC has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels, raising concerns about global shipping and regional conflict.
Why it matters
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a major geopolitical event that threatens global oil supplies and risks a broader military confrontation.
Smoke rises in southern Lebanon following an explosion, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel. US-Iran war highlights: US military on Wednesday said its forces began launching additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran. "The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression," the military said. Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Minab in the south of the country. The attacks came after President Donald Trump said the United States would strike Iran again if no peace deal is secured, threatening further escalation following one of the most significant exchanges of hostilities in two months. ...Read More
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