Pentagon cuts Iran war death toll to 14, dropping 4 recent troops
What's new: the public database also reduced wounded troops to 420 from 482, fueling questions over how post-ceasefire casualties are counted.
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US, Iran trade new strikes as oil tops $100 and Trump weighs escalation
What's new: Iran targeted US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as Washington carried out a 13th straight night of strikes.
Trump weighs larger Iran strike after 13 nights of U.S. attacks
Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
The New York Times, NPR
Iran launched drone strikes at US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
What's new: Bahrain said it intercepted several Iranian drones, while Washington had not confirmed damage or casualties at the targeted facilities.
Trump attends Dover transfer for 4 troops killed in Iran war
Why it matters: The deaths push confirmed U.S. military fatalities in the war to 18 as lawmakers press for funding and a clearer endgame.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +5
US puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as strikes hit day 10
Why it matters: The Pentagon warned it may cut training and other operations without a fast funding boost from Congress.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
U.S. hit Iran for 10th night as Tehran struck Bahrain, Kuwait
Why it matters: attacks on Gulf infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising risks for global oil supplies and consumer fuel prices.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
US hits Iran for 9th night as 3rd service member dies in conflict
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
US death toll in Iran conflict hits 17 after Iraq drone blast
What's new: Centcom reported another service member killed in Iraq and said remains found after the Jordan base strike are still being identified.
Third US troop dies as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
What's new: The latest death in Iraq brought the US toll to 17 since Feb. 28, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks.
Iranian strike in Jordan killed 2 US troops at Azraq base
Why it matters: Four attacks in five days wounded dozens, hit helicopters and exposed Jordan’s growing role in US operations.
Iranian attack in Jordan kills 2 US troops as Tehran hardens stance
Why it matters: The deaths are the first from direct Iranian fire in the war, as Tehran also pulled back from a month-old interim deal.
US, Iran trade new strikes as Hormuz fighting spreads across region
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $86 a barrel as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a three-week low.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after ship attack, US hits 140 targets
Why it matters: The shutdown jolts a key oil shipping lane as Iran and the US trade new strikes despite plans to keep talks going.
US hit 90 targets in Iran as missiles reached Bahrain and Kuwait
Why it matters: The flare-up threatened traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carried about a fifth of traded oil and gas before the war.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 to stay alive in World Cup Group J
What’s next: Algeria must beat Austria in its final group match to be sure of a knockout-round berth, while Jordan is eliminated.
Austria beats Jordan 3-1 in World Cup return after 28 years
What's next: Austria faces defending champion Argentina, while Jordan meets Algeria in a must-win Group J match.
Trump threatens strikes on Iran and targets Kharg oil terminal
Why it matters: Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports, raising the risk of a wider energy shock.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
US hits Iran; missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Why it matters: The exchange put U.S. troop hosts under fire and kept pressure on oil markets, with Brent crude above $92 a barrel.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1