Iran-U.S. Conflict Escalates With Fresh Overnight Strikes

United States forces carried out strikes against targets in Iran for a seventh consecutive night, according to the report, with attacks focused on Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media reported casualties from the latest strikes as the conflict continued to expand across the region.

The report said the hostilities, which began on February 28, 2026, have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to Iran's health ministry.

According to the report, senior Iranian officials warned that further U.S. military action could prompt a broader offensive, while analysts said the conflict is increasingly drawing strategic infrastructure into the confrontation.

Observers noted that both sides continue to view concessions as unacceptable, raising concerns about the risk of further regional escalation.

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