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The United States launched a second night of airstrikes against targets across Iran, escalating military action after stalled peace talks. Iran responded by striking a US air base in Jordan and claiming to have destroyed fighter jets, while a ship with an Indian crew also came under attack. President Trump threatened further escalation, and the ceasefire between the two countries appears increasingly fragile. The strikes have raised questions about potential war crimes, including a reported hit on a water facility in Iran. (ongoing coverage)
Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, amid escalating tensions with the United States, leading to a rise in oil prices.
The IAEA passed a resolution calling on Iran to accept inspections.
A Toronto police officer was killed in a raid tied to an investigation into an Iran-linked US consulate and synagogue shooting.
Kuwait reopened its airspace after closing it following Iranian attacks.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary