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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.
Country music star, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died aged 80. Her death was announced by her nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram and by her team, which said she died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have been paid by celebrities including Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves.
BBC News – World Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, marking the first U.S. measles deaths of the year. The deaths come as measles cases nationwide have reached their highest level since the virus was eliminated in the country, amid declining vaccination rates.
NPR – World A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns on the third floor of Islamabad's largest government hospital, killing 14 babies, according to Pakistani officials. Officials have ordered an immediate inquiry. One report attributed the high death toll to poor enforcement of building safety regulations.
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