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CENTCOM says Kuwait accidentally shot down three U.S. F-15Es during ongoing strikes on Iran; all aircrew ejected safely. Four U.S. service members have been killed in action since the campaign began, as Iran retaliates with missiles and drones targeting Gulf bases and American forces.
A sweeping, evolving confrontation unfolds as the United States and Israel mount a coordinated campaign against Iran, striking leadership, military, and missile facilities while Iran and its allies retaliate with missiles and drones across the region. The report aggregates conflicting claims, including unconfirmed reports that Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed, and notes emergency measures, shelter-in-place orders, and broad international reactions as the conflict appears set to widen in coming days.
Live updates show a sharp escalation after the U.S. and Israel strike Iran, with Iran launching retaliatory missiles and drones across the region. Washington has labeled the operation Epic Fury and says its aim is to curb Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs, while Tehran vows to defend itself. Global leaders and institutions—including the EU, UK, France, Germany, Canada, and the UN—urge restraint and a return to diplomacy as U.S. embassies issue shelter-in-place orders and regional bases come under attack, signaling a potential for a protracted regional crisis.
A tumultuous week left Europe reassessing its long-standing ties with the United States: Trump’s Greenland brinkmanship and tariff threats strained transatlantic trust, prompting EU leaders to pursue more independent defense options and a shift toward Europe-led security, while still acknowledging shared interests amid Russia and other global threats.
On Election Day, a significant weather divide across the United States may impact voters at polling locations. A south-to-north cold front is causing unseasonably mild temperatures, 15 to 20 degrees above average, in the eastern U.S., while cooler temperatures and snow are affecting the Rockies in the west.
The United States has become the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), surpassing Australia and Qatar, with exports reaching 91.2 million metric tons in the previous year. This surge is partly due to the EU's efforts to decrease dependence on Russian gas and the resumption of operations at the Freeport LNG facility in the U.S. after a temporary shutdown. With new facilities starting up, including Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines in Louisiana and ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy's Golden Pass in Texas, the U.S. is expected to further increase its LNG exports. The Netherlands, the UK, and France were the primary destinations for U.S. LNG in the first half of 2023, with Europe being the main market in December.