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U.S. and Iran on Brink of Major Escalation | Salt Lake City News
Tensions with Iran are soaring as U.S. strikes intensify and diplomacy collapses, with President Trump eyeing a massive military escalation. Targets now include infrastructure like roads and tunnels, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles, backing Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers that threaten global oil markets. Eighteen U.S. troops killed—including three in Jordan last week—have hardened Trump’s stance, vowing “many times over” retaliation for every American fatality. Despite public pressure and stalled negotiations, Iran refuses to back down, insisting on control of the Strait of…
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