The article details escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran following a series of airstrikes.Explosions were reported near a U.S.-hosted base in northern Iraq after the U.S.concluded its 13th night of strikes against Iran.Iranian state media confirmed casualties, while U.S.Central Command stated the attacks aimed to disrupt Iran's ability to threaten maritime trade routes, including the critical Strait of Hormuz.The conflict has drawn Gulf states into the fray, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.This escalation has raised global concerns over oil supply stability, pushing crude prices above $100 per barrel.Iraq's Prime Minister, balancing ties with both nations, called for peace talks, while U.S.President Trump hinted at using Iranian assets to compensate for war damages.The situation underscores a broader geopolitical struggle over control of vital shipping lanes and economic leverage.