The United States intensified its military campaign against Iran on Thursday, expanding its strikes, for the first time since reimposing its naval blockade, attacking an oil tanker with Hellfire missiles headed for Tehran's main export terminal.
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Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, escalating tensions across the Gulf and raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies.
The latest exchange of attacks comes days after the collapse of an interim peace agreement, with fighting widening around the Strait of Hormuz.
