The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified further as Washington carried out its tenth consecutive night of military strikes while Tehran expanded its retaliation across the Gulf. The latest developments unfolded alongside fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concerns over regional stability and global energy supplies.

United States forces have launched strikes on Iran for a ninth consecutive night, hours after the military confirmed a third soldier was killed in the combat.

WASHINGTON -- US forces launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday evening for the ninth consecutive night, according to the US Central Command.