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Direct Iran-Israel Exchange
Overnight strikes occur directly between Iranian and Israeli territories for the first time in the conflict.
Lebanon Front Opens
Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon, expanding the conflict's geographic footprint.
US Deployment
United States forces move into active defensive and offensive positions in support of Israel.
Outbreak of Hostilities
Initial strikes and declaration of a state of war following regional escalations.
As the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth day, direct overnight strikes and an expanding front in Lebanon have pushed global energy markets to the brink of a systemic crisis. Washington has issued urgent evacuation orders for the region while analysts warn of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.