US military carries out five-hour operation in Iran while tanker attacks heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran claimed it launched a strike on a US air base in Jordan after American forces carried out fresh attacks on Iranian targets. The escalation marked another sharp rise in regional tensions.
The US military said its five-hour operation targeted sites inside Iran to weaken its military capabilities. Officials said the strikes were aimed at reducing threats to regional security and commercial shipping.
Meanwhile, tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy supplies and maritime security. The renewed hostilities have intensified fears of a broader regional conflict.
