What we know about the widening US war with Iran on the conflict’s third day

Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region, sparking fears for the global economy and leaving thousands of travelers stranded.

By Monday, retaliatory strikes launched from Iran shattered any sense of security that its Persian Gulf neighbors have enjoyed for decades, killing at least 18 people, including fourUS service members, across the region and in Israel.