US-Iran strikes risk regional war in Middle East - The Latest

美伊冲突可能引发中东地区战争——最新消息

Today in Focus

2026-07-30

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The US military has carried out a wave of airstrikes against Iran in response to Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan. The strikes were launched after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ following a days-long pause in fighting. Iran has expanded its military strikes in the region, raising fears of an all-out war. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian senior international reporter Peter Beaumount – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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  • I don't know that there is a particularly viable strategy.

  • The reality is that his control over this situation is limited.

  • We're going to be hitting them very hard because it's our turn to hit them.

  • They know it's coming.

  • One of the Iranian strategies in this conflict is to hit American interests.

  • They're close by in the Gulf.

  • And the Gulf nations are being forced to make sort of very hard decisions.

  • The Saudis in particular are trying to send a message and say, look, we're not an easy meal.

  • We're not a pushover on this.

  • From the Guardians today in Focus, this is The Latest with me, Lucy Hoth.

  • In the last few weeks, there have been strikes and counter strikes between the US and Iran,