NewzUS announces attacks early on Thursday, as experts say strikes carried out by both sides in previous day increase risk of return to all-out war US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warnBefore Wednesday’s flare-up of hostilities, mediators had expressed optimism about bringing the US and Iran back to the negotiating table following the collapse of an interim agreement amid renewed fighting over the strait of Hormuz.A regional official quoted by the AP said mediators were “still trying with both sides” to restore calm and get the ceasefire back on track. He gave no details on whether progress was being made. The flare-up on multiple fronts after several days of relative calm raised the risk of a return to all-out war.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by U.S. and Saudi forces, as the conflict widens with new sanctions and regional involvement.
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