US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
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The US-Iran conflict escalated on Friday with explosions near a US military base in northern Iraq and sirens in Bahrain, following the US military's 13th night of strikes against Iran. The fighting has intensified over the past week, with the US conducting strikes and Iran attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting US assets. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies, remains a focal point of the conflict.
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American military finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for the world's energy supplies.
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The US has conducted intensive military strikes against Iran.
Opinion- American military finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran
- Tehran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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Loaded language removedA series of explosions sounded near a military base hosting US forces in northern Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday, hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
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The US has conducted intensive military strikes against Iran.
OpinionExplosions were heard near a military base hosting US forces in northern Iraq, and sirens rang out in Bahrain.
South China Morning PostThe American military finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
South China Morning PostThe conflict between the US and Iran has escalated over the past week.
South China Morning PostIran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
South China Morning PostIran has targeted US assets and allies in the region.
South China Morning PostThe Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for the world's energy supplies.
South China Morning Post