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5 min readThe U.S. military announced it had completed its latest round of strikes against Iran, hitting more than 140 targets overnight in what it described as an effort to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes hit drone launch sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, and other military infrastructure. Iran responded by launching drones and missiles toward Gulf states that host U.S. military bases. The exchange is the latest escalation in a cycle that began Saturday, when Iran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped 5% on the news, and Asian markets fell sharply, with South Korea’s Kospi index dropping 7.4%.
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- 1 (00:18) **U.S. Military Completes Latest Strikes on Iran** - The Pentagon says attacks targeted Iran's ability to damage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting over 140 targets including drone launch sites and naval infrastructure.
- 2 (01:01) **Oil Prices Jump, Asian Markets Fall** - Brent crude rose 5% and South Korea's Kospi sank 7.4% after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks over the weekend.
- 3 (01:13) **Congressman McCall Mourns Senator Lindsey Graham, Proposes Renaming Sanctions Bill** - McCall met with Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss a Russia sanctions bill, which he now wants to rename in Graham's honor.
- 4 (02:25) **WHO Reports Challenges in Congo Ebola Response** - Insecurity and community mistrust are hampering efforts to respond to the outbreak, according to the WHO Director General.
- 5 (03:15) **World Cup Semifinals Set; Fans Scramble to Adjust Travel** - France, Spain, Argentina, and England will play Tuesday and Wednesday, with fans facing logistical challenges.
- 6 (04:18) **Philadelphia Cleans Up After Microburst Storms** - A series of storms knocked down trees and power lines, flooded streets, and caused a building collapse in West Philadelphia.
- 7 (04:33) **Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78** - The New Zealand actor, known for *Jurassic Park* and *The Piano*, died cancer-free after announcing a rare form of cancer in 2023.
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