US and Iran trade strikes in major escalation, raising fears of wider war
The United States and Iran have exchanged a new wave of strikes, described as the largest in over a month, stoking concerns of a regional conflict. Iran accused the US of striking a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least five people, while Tehran launched missiles at targets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq. The escalation follows a breakdown in diplomatic efforts and new US sanctions.