The tension between the U.S. and Iran escalated on Thursday with a series of strikes and counterstrikes. Concerns are growing that this conflict might spread throughout the region.

For the first time in five months, military action appears to have expanded to Egypt. This development followed a recent drone strike, marking a fresh dimension in the ongoing war.

William Brangham reports on the situation, shedding light on the unfolding events. This marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the area.

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