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US-Iran direct military escalation: strikes reported across Syria, Oman, and Gulf states
Le Monde·US · IR · OM·about 22 hours ago
Air defense systems in Kuwait and Jordan successfully intercepted incoming Iranian missiles, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. The extent of the missile barrage and potential damage remains under assessment, signaling a widening of the conflict beyond direct US-Iran friction.
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The US has conducted seven consecutive nights of airstrikes against Iranian targets, confirmed by CENTCOM. Iran has responded with retaliatory strikes against US-aligned assets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz. The extent of damage and specific targets of Iranian retaliation remain largely unverified, and conflicting reports exist regarding maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.