Watch: U.S. pounds Iran again as Tehran retaliates | Middle East on edge
The United States has launched further strikes against Iran following retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Tehran on U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Tensions are escalating, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict and threats to global shipping.
Why it matters
The ongoing military exchange between the U.S. and Iran threatens regional stability and global energy supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes follow earlier U.S. attacks on July 15, which prompted Iran to retaliate with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. As both sides continue exchanging strikes, fears are growing of a wider regional war and renewed threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The article reports on military actions from both sides without using loaded language or taking a side in the conflict.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in