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US expands strikes into Tehran area as Iran threatens to 'resist until the end'
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- The United States escalated strikes against Iran, targeting areas further north including near Tehran and key military and missile production sites, marking a broadening of the conflict zones.
- US military actions included hitting Iranian command centers, missile and drone capabilities, and enforcing a naval blockade by disabling an oil tanker heading to Iran’s main export terminal.
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US allies Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, warning that the Strait of Hormuz is a “red line” and threatening to continue strikes on countries hosting US forces.
- Iranian officials vowed to resist US actions and warned that any attempt to target Iranian infrastructure would lead to severe retaliation, emphasizing control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Regional tensions escalated with multiple countries responding to attacks or threats, including Iraq condemning a drone attack on Erbil amid efforts to disarm Iran-backed militias.
