US and Iran Trade Strikes, UN Chief Warns of 'Full War' in Middle East

The United States launched renewed strikes against Iran following the downing of a US Apache helicopter, with Iran retaliating by attacking US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council of the risk of a return to 'full war' in the Middle East. China and France have expressed deep concern and urged all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions. This escalation has also impacted global markets, with oil prices rebounding and a coordinated selloff across equities and crypto.