US and Iran escalate conflict with major strikes and threats
The conflict between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated, with both sides launching attacks across the Middle East. Iran accused US forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties and damage. The situation has led to a renewed battle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional security and global trade. Calls for negotiation have so far failed to halt the violence.
What we know
- Iran claimed US strikes hit an airport, a railway station, and two bridges, with at least eight dead and 20 injured, according to state media.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported attacking two US radar sites in Oman and a US base in Syria, while Jordan and Kurdish forces intercepted missiles and drones.
- Fighting has led to at least 38 deaths and over 400 injuries in Iran since hostilities resumed, according to the country’s health ministry.
- Attacks have targeted the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, with both sides trading fire for six consecutive days.
- Mediators, including China and Pakistan, have urged both nations to return to negotiations, but escalation continues with further strikes and threats.
