U.S. Strikes Iran as War Escalates | Calgary News

Tensions explode as Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles hours after U.S. forces down another wave of projectiles aimed at American troops in the Middle East. The U.S. also strikes Iran-backed militias in Iraq alongside Saudi Arabia, killing at least 20 militants — a move that underscores the volatile regional chess game. This escalation comes as peace talks stall over Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy artery. With oil prices surging and domestic support for the war waning, President Trump faces mounting pressure to end the conflict — but the battlefield shows no sign of slowing down. 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/c748d42b74531ab3