US expands strikes across Iran as Hormuz conflict escalates

War nears fifth month as Trump links major Iran strikes to nuclear red line

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its attacks against Iran over the course of two weeks of punishing airstrikes that increasingly resemble the war’s opening salvos.

Eskandar Momeni is considered close to the country's powerful revolutionary guard and met with Pakistani chief Asim Munir.

US missiles struck targets across ⁠Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran.