escalate

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But he doubled down on his deadline — following up with a post warning Iran that attacks would escalate at 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

His comments come as the war involving Iran continues to escalate, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and drawing political responses from leaders in the United States and beyond.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Such action would significantly escalate the conflict, which has already disrupted global energy supplies, pushing up prices and causing fuel shortages.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Beata Manthey, head of European equity strategy at the New York-headquartered bank, said defense companies could start to be used as core structural assets if conflicts around the world continue to escalate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

It's time to think bigger, to escalate the pamphlet campaign, to enlarge his circle so that more Germans learn the truth.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti