U.S. and Iran Escalate to Near War | Philadelphia News

U.S. strikes on Iran have escalated dramatically, targeting areas near Tehran for the first time and sparking a dangerous cycle of retaliation as Iran launches missile and drone attacks on U.S. allies in the region. The conflict, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, has shattered a fragile peace deal and threatens full-scale war, with over 35 dead and 300 injured reported in Iran. The U.S. also disabled an oil tanker ignoring warnings, while Iran warns of broader strikes if U.S. threats against its infrastructure escalate. Despite the chaos, President Trump insists Iran is still open to peace talks, as mediators, including Pakistan, work to prevent further bloodshed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c9f848dcaa12e0d