Israel‑Iran escalation

Iranian cluster missiles struck central Israel while reports say US refueling planes and Iran’s Kharg Island were also targeted — part of a sharp uptick in strikes over the last 48 hours as Israel prepares possible operations in Lebanon and northern Israel saw about 60 wounded in recent strikes [](https://x.com/i/status/2032638505239666691). Analysts and podcasts are warning the conflict is persisting and could ripple through energy and markets, with long‑range US operations (including B‑2 movements described as under “Epic Fury”) drawing particular attention in recent briefings [](https://x.com/i/status/2032306296267923588).