US hits Iran for ninth consecutive night as American casualties rise in Hormuz standoff
The United States launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign aimed at destroying Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. American military casualties have climbed as the operation widens.
The U.S. military confirmed it has completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, part of a campaign officials say is designed to destroy Tehran's ability to disrupt global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The prolonged confrontation has raised the risk for American forces stationed in the region, with officials confirming rising casualties among U.S. personnel in recent days. Iran has said it is retaliating against regional targets in response to the strikes.
The standoff in the strait is directly rattling global energy markets, with oil prices surging sharply since the conflict began. Analysts say volatility is likely to persist unless one side steps back from the confrontation.
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