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US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as oil price passes $90 a barrel amid standoff

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US military conducted a ninth night of airstrikes against Iran, following the death of a US service member in Iraq.
  • A US service member died Saturday in Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance on a downed Iranian drone.
  • Brent crude oil prices surpassed $90 a barrel, reaching their highest point since June, amid the escalating Middle East tensions.

The United States launched its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iran early Monday. This action follows the confirmation of another American service member's death in Iraq over the weekend. The escalating conflict has pushed the price of Brent crude oil above $90 a barrel, marking its highest level since June.

The US military reported that the service member died Saturday in northern Iraq. The incident occurred during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance found on a downed Iranian attack drone. The US maintains military bases in Iraq.

President Donald Trump stated that the new attacks were carried out "in honor" of the service members who have died in recent days. The US has confirmed the deaths of three service members in Iraq over the past few days, intensifying the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

in honour

— Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump said the new attacks were carried out in honor of the dead.
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