The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran, following President Donald Trump’s warning that Tehran would ‘pay the price’ for stalled negotiations. Iran responded by launching strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.

US Airstrikes Target Iranian Military Capabilities

The US Central Command said the latest round of airstrikes targeted Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites. The strikes were carried out by the US Air Force, Marines, and Navy.

The conflict between the US and Iran has shaken the global economy, driven up energy prices, and made food and other basics more expensive. The international benchmark for crude oil traded above $93 a barrel on Wednesday, up more than 25% since the start of the war.

President Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war, but Iran has insisted that any deal must also end fighting between its ally Hezbollah and Israel. The US wants Iran to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which Iran insists is for peaceful purposes.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.