The United States has resumed strikes against targets in Iran after a month-long lull, with U.S. Central Command saying the action followed attempted attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guard against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes included rocket launchers on Larak Island. The United Arab Emirates also reported intercepting an Iranian drone over its territorial waters, calling the incident a dangerous escalation.
The conflict has continued for more than six months, putting additional pressure on U.S. military resources, including Patriot missile stocks in Europe.
The renewed fighting could further threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route.
The conflict is also becoming a political challenge for Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war remains unpopular among many Americans.
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