Hormuz Focus, US Bases Hit, Istanbul Attack: US-Iran Conflict In Dangerous Phase| World News

The conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is entering a far more dangerous phase. Gunfire erupts outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Iran launches drone strikes on a key US airbase in Kuwait, injuring American soldiers. Kharg Island- Tehran’s critical oil export hub- is reportedly hit, raising fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20% of global oil supply. At the same time, political fault lines are opening up in Washington, with calls to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the conduct of the war. Is this still a regional conflict- or the beginning of a wider global confrontation? This episode of World News tracks the escalation across military, economic, and political fronts. Pankaj Mishra brings the details.