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Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran trade strikes, escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz, with blasts reported in Iran and a US ship boarded in the region.
NYTimes – World Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
NYTimes – World U.S. forces launched new attacks on Thursday afternoon. But both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.
BBC News – World Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News – World Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
NYTimes – World Though both sides appeared to be digging in, a top Iranian official seemed to leave the door open for a deal, saying, “We must fear neither war nor negotiations.”
NYTimes – World On the fifth straight day of fighting, the U.S. launched a 90-minute attack on Iran, while Tehran targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.
US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
NYTimes – World Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead on Tuesday while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa state. A man on a motorbike killed him at close range. Gastélum was known for comedy and lifestyle posts.
BBC News – World A drone carrying an unknown explosive device was found near the south runway at Leipzig airport in Germany, prompting a police examination and deployment of a bomb disposal robot. Authorities said a second drone may have collided in mid-air with a DHL cargo plane, slightly damaging the aircraft, and several flights were diverted. Counter-terror investigators are examining the incident, which an official described as a 'new quality' of threat.
NYTimes – World Iran says it has agreed with Oman on a geographic shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with its foreign ministry spokesman saying the deal is "in the final stages". Tehran claims the United States was not involved, while the US President has said Hormuz negotiations with Iran are "moving along very nicely".