Iran Escalates Conflict with Missile Strikes on US Facilities

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated as Iran launched missile strikes on US military facilities after the US and Saudi Arabia attacked its allies in Iraq. The attacks killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers, according to reports.

Saudi Arabia had accused Iraqi militias of attacking its oil facilities with drones over the past two days. One group denied involvement, while Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for striking Saudi energy infrastructure.

The US imposed sanctions on Iranian firms accused of supporting racketeering in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has heightened fears of a new expansion of the conflict, which has been ongoing for five months and is affecting the global economy.