The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for a second day, pushing the Middle East closer to full-scale war. The American attacks were more intense than the previous day, targeting Iranian military sites.
Iran retaliated by firing at Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Three Indian mariners were killed in a U.S.
attack on an oil tanker. The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with major disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and the role of Hezbollah.