US and Iran trade military strikes in escalating conflict
The United States struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missiles and drones.
The United States carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking its first attacks on Iran in a month. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones in retaliation. The exchange has raised concerns about a wider conflict and potential disruption to global oil supplies. US officials indicated that further strikes may be necessary.
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NZ Herald
US launches strikes on Iran rocket launchers for first time in a month
US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins confirmed the US had taken action in the Strait of Hormuz.
Newstalk ZB
US launches strikes on Iran rocket launchers for first time in a month
The United States said that it had carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first attacks on Iran since late July.
Newstalk ZB
US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
The United States said it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first strikes on Iran in a month, prompting Tehran to retaliate.
1News
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first military action in weeks
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months.
Stuff
US military says it's hitting targets in Iran as hostilities flare again
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Monday that more strikes might be necessary.
1News
US strikes targets in Iran as hostilities flare again
Iran says it has launched missiles and drones in retaliation for US strikes, raising fears of a wider conflict and further disruption to global oil supplies.