The United States and Israel are fighting a major war with Iran that has been going on for 11 days. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes inside Iran. President Trump gave mixed messages about when the war might end, first saying it was 'very complete' but later saying they need to win more.
Iran's military leaders said Iran, not the US, will decide when the war ends. Israel is also attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Iran is launching drones and missiles at other Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. More than 1,200 people have died in Iran, nearly 500 in Lebanon, 12 in Israel, and 7 US soldiers.
Oil prices jumped to nearly $120 per barrel because people are worried about oil supplies from the region. Trump warned Iran not to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz or the US would hit back '20 times harder.' This is breaking news about an active international conflict that could affect global energy supplies and involve the US military.