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US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states

  • The U.S. launched new airstrikes in Iran after an American service member was killed; Iran retaliated with attacks hitting Bahrain and Kuwait.
  • Fighting has severely disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz (a vessel was hit and set ablaze) and the U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade — Brent crude topped $90 a barrel.
  • Casualties are mounting and last month’s interim deal has collapsed, raising fears of a wider war even as some officials say diplomacy is still possible.
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