Conflict reignites - but why now?
By Sky News
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The fragile calm between the US and Iran is over. US President Donald Trump has struck Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has retaliated with attacks on two US bases in Jordan. Is this the start of a new escalation in the Middle East? Sky's Sean Bell breaks down what happened, the strategic importance of Larak Island, and what could come next. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/iran-us-latest-trump-bessent-economic-d-day-13509565 #skynews #iran #unitedstates #middleeast SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai
Tags: SKY NEWS, IRAN WAR BRIEFING, WORLD, MIDDLE EAST, UNITED STATES, DONALD TRUMP, STRAIT OF HORMUZ, JORDAN, LARAK ISLAND
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