The US military carried out strikes against Iran overnight in response to the country launching missiles at American forces that were intercepted, US Central Command said. The conflict appears to be widening, with Iran also attacking Egyptian ships. Egypt is a close ally of the US.
Escalation of the Conflict
The bombings overnight mark the first US strikes on mainland Iran since last Thursday, further signaling that the five-month war is far from over. The conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched attacks, citing claims by the Trump administration that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States.
Efforts to end hostilities, including failed ceasefires, have not succeeded. The US and Iran are currently more than halfway through a 60-day period established by an interim deal aimed at negotiating a resolution. Decreasing public support for the war is also a concern, with 60% of voters opposing military action in Iran and 34% supporting it.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
