US and Iran escalate military attacks toward full-scale war

The United States and Iran have escalated military actions, moving toward a full-scale war. The US is deploying dozens of refueling aircraft to Israel in preparation for a potential attack on Iran. Iran has reportedly instructed Hezbollah and its allies to prepare for a wider conflict. Overnight US strikes on Iran killed eight people, according to reports. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted US aircraft and radar systems in Jordan and Qatar. Kuwait reported that a water plant was hit and troops were injured. The conflict is expanding across the Middle East, involving multiple nations and proxy forces.

Global Impact

Geopolitically, this marks a return to direct US-Iran hostilities, potentially drawing in Israel, Hezbollah, and Gulf states. Economically, a sustained conflict would disrupt oil production and shipping, triggering a global energy crisis and recession risks.