A US airstrike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran, killing two people according to Iranian security officials and state media, with reports noting the vicinity of the passenger terminal and nearby areas were targeted. Iranian authorities and media outlets have cited ongoing retaliatory rhetoric and escalation as Washington ramps up strikes in the region, while CENTCOM says its operations are intended to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic. The strike prompted Iraq to close the Shalamcheh crossing, potentially disrupting a key trade route and adding pressure on regional economies amid a broader cycle of nightly U.S. airstrikes against Iran. Reports from multiple outlets indicate varying details but broadly confirm casualties and the cross-border nature of the operation, underscoring rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Market analysis linked to the conflict notes potential implications for stability and economic risk, reflecting how continued hostilities could affect regional and global markets.