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New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Airstrikes across the Middle East on Wednesday and early Thursday have escalated the conflict between the United States and Iran, involving more countries in the region.
- The U.S. Central Command announced new strikes in Iran starting around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, without providing further details.
- The escalation follows failed peace talks and includes Iranian missile attacks on Jordanian military bases and oil tankers, as well as U.S. and Saudi strikes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq.
- A drone attack set fire to two ships, including a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker, at a shipping hub in Egypt, further widening the scope of the conflict.
- President Trump signaled a strong U.S. response to attacks on American forces, stating the U.S. would "hit them very hard" in retaliation.
