US ‘hit Iran very hard’, Trump says, as both inch closer to all-out war
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The United States launched new air strikes against Iran early Monday, following the death of an American service member. Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, raising fears of the conflict spreading to Israel. A previous interim deal aimed at ending hostilities has collapsed, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted. Both sides appear to be moving closer to a wider war.
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US air strikes targeting Iran
The United States began a new round of air strikes early on Monday targeting Iran.
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The United States began a new round of air strikes early on Monday targeting Iran.
South China Morning Post- Conflict risk widening to neighbouring Israel
- Strait of Hormuz shipping stalled, affecting global geopolitics
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Loaded language removedThe United States began a new round of air strikes early on Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and Iran fired missiles towards Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighbouring Israel.
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The United States began a new round of air strikes early on Monday targeting Iran.
South China Morning PostAn American service member died.
South China Morning PostIran fired missiles towards Jordan.
South China Morning PostThe interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.
South China Morning PostShipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled.
South China Morning PostBoth sides have targeted civilian areas.
South China Morning Post