U.S. announces Iran Gulf strikes as Qatar talks start
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- Iranian officials traveled to Doha on Monday for negotiations.
- U.S. military announced strikes on Iran's Gulf Coast, saying they were intended to protect troops.
- Israel's leader said the country plans to intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Why it matters: U.S. troops gain immediate protection, while Iran endures direct strikes and Israel's pledge to intensify Hezbollah attacks raises the chance of a wider regional war.
