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Middle East: US-Iran Clash Escalates, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
US-Iran Clash Intensifies, Spreading to Countries Bordering Israel
The military offensive by both sides is escalating after the United States launched "intense airstrikes" targeting Iran. In retaliation, Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on countries bordering Israel, raising tensions in neighboring states like Cairo, Egypt. Residents of Tehran described the situation as "hellish" after the US airstrikes. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has warned of "the most powerful large-scale operation" and continues to attack countries bordering Israel. Drone and missile attacks targeted US diplomatic and military facilities in Iraq and a US Navy base in Bahrain. Four foreign nationals were injured in a drone strike near Dubai International Airport.
Strait of Hormuz on the Brink, Civilian Vessels Damaged
Israel is also augmenting its firepower, allocating an additional 18 trillion won to its defense budget and purchasing new air-launched precision-guided bombs from US defense contractor Boeing. Israeli media reported that 12 Iranian military aircraft, including Iranian F-14 fighter jets, were destroyed in concentrated airstrikes by the Israeli military. Meanwhile, Iran has reaffirmed its intent to re-block the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States has warned that if Iran obstructs oil flow, it will face a "20 times stronger blow." When Iran actually deployed mines in the strait, the United States retaliated by striking mine-laying vessels and storage facilities. In the Strait of Hormuz and off the UAE coast, three cargo ships were hit by projectiles, with the Thai Navy confirming that its bulk carrier 'MAYUREE NAREE BANGKOK' was attacked, indicating that damage to civilian vessels has become a reality.
*Source: YouTube: Yonhap News TV (2026-03-11)*
