US Strikes Expand into Northern Iran as It Disables Ship Trying to Run Blockade The United States' decision to expand its military strikes into northern Iran has escalated tensions in the already volatile region, with both sides trading blows and raising the stakes.
The conflict continues to unfold, marked by a stark reminder that the region remains on the brink of all out war.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and a vital artery for global oil supplies, has been at the heart of the fighting since Iran closed it in February.