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U.S. and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to war

U.S. and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to war

Summary

The United States and Iran exchanged missile attacks again, increasing fears of a wider war in the region. Several countries near the conflict zone, including Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, reported attacks or damage linked to this fighting.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. and Iran fired multiple missiles on the same day, continuing an ongoing pattern of strikes.
  • Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles for two days in a row.
  • A missile strike in northern Kuwait killed one person.
  • Drones caused fires on ships at a port in Egypt this week.
  • Saudi Arabia was attacked by Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq.
  • President Donald Trump initially said the war would last four to five weeks but warned it might take longer.
  • The war has caused global fuel prices to rise.
  • There are concerns about running low on weapons needed to protect U.S. bases and allies in the region.
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