Five months into a war that began when the United States and Israel moved against Iran in late February, the conflict has found its sharpest edge at the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow passage through which a significant share of the world's oil once flowed freely. American warplanes struck deep into Iranian territory across seven provinces on Thursday, targeting the islands that give Iran its grip on the waterway, while Iran answered with missiles and drones aimed at American allies in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. What is unfolding is not merely a military exchange but a contest over who controls
US escalates Iran strikes as Tehran draws 'red line' at Strait of Hormuz
At least 9 people killed and 13 wounded in US strikes on Iranian civilian and military areas; casualties reported from retaliatory attacks on regional allies.