U.S. Strikes IRGC Targets

U.S. attacks on Iranian targets escalate regional tensions and rattle global markets.

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U.S. Central Command said American forces began striking IRGC targets in Iran at 12 p.m. ET Tuesday, citing recent attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members. The strikes hit air-defense, communications and radar sites; Iranian officials said attacks near the Strait caused significant damage and killed four people at a wedding. Iran responded with missiles and drones targeting U.S.-linked sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq. Trump warned Tehran against retaliation as U.S. embassies cautioned Americans about escalation and flight cancellations.

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Iran escalation falloutLeft & Center

Trump’s confrontation with Iran is backfiring and creating wider dangers. It is embarrassing the United States diplomatically, raising fears of extreme escalation, undermining claims that Hormuz is safe, and threatening long-term harm to Gulf economies.

Market doubtsMostly Center

Trump’s economic boasts are not matching what investors see in markets. Rising Treasury yields, deficit fears, inflation worries, and bond volatility show that the administration is failing to reassure markets about the U.S. economy.