
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, resulting in Iranian retaliation and casualties on both sides. President Trump defends the actions, citing the need to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while critics label the strikes illegal and worry about mixed messages from the administration. Hezbollah's involvement broadens the conflict, leading to Israeli strikes in Lebanon and mass evacuations. The Strait of Hormuz becomes a no-go zone for tankers, causing oil prices to surge and disrupting global shipping. The UK, initially hesitant, now allows the US to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles. Intelligence operations leading to the assassination of Iranian leaders are revealed as the result of years of Mossad and CIA collaboration.
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