President Trump directs military to punish Iran for the deaths of three U.S. service members during escalating regional strikes.

The administration announced a new round of strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes follow a vow by President Trump to punish Iran for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers, including Pte Isabella Gonzales and Lt Tyler James Feehan, who were killed in Jordan, and a third service member killed in Iraq. The U.S. military has conducted nine straight nights of attacks, targeting Iranian command centers, missile sites, and air defense systems. In response, Iran has struck oil tankers and military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. While Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian declared the nations are in a "full-scale war," the administration remains open to diplomacy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran continues to signal a desire to negotiate despite the escalating hostilities. Meanwhile, the conflict has impacted global markets, with U.S. gas prices rising to an average of $4 a gallon as oil prices climb.

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