U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets, Iran Announces Retaliation

Why it matters locally: The escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets could have implications for global oil prices, potentially impacting the cost of living and transportation for residents across New York.

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WASHINGTON – The United States conducted military strikes on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump announced. He described the operations as "large and powerful" and stated they occurred near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command specified that these strikes targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) within Iran. Following the U.S. actions, Iran's armed forces general staff issued a statement indicating their intent to retaliate. NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons reported on these developments.