The United States conducted its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems. The strikes come as Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship.
Escalating Tensions
The escalation in violence has pushed oil prices higher, with benchmark Brent crude trading above $88 a barrel and regular gasoline in the US climbing to an average of $4 a gallon. The US State Department has warned Americans that Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target US interests overseas.
The US military has identified two soldiers who were killed in Jordan in attacks that left a third person missing. Separately, the military confirmed another death in Iraq on Saturday during the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone.
Diplomatic Efforts
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts to resuscitate an interim deal between the US and Iran. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad for two days of talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is still open to negotiating with Iran, but that it has to be real. If the door opens to diplomacy, that will be a very positive development, Rubio said.
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