US bombing of Iran expands as Tehran lashes out
The US conducted a ninth round of airstrikes on Iranian military sites, killing at least one person, after another American service member died. Iran retaliated by attacking allies Kuwait and Bahrain. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and Strait of Hormuz shipping is largely stalled, pushing oil above $86/barrel. Diplomatic glimmers remain: Iran’s interior minister is expected in Pakistan for mediation. The US remains open to negotiations but continues military pressure, targeting infrastructure to compel Tehran to loosen its hold on the strait.
