US launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at the Gulf states and Jordan

The United States launched a second day of airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites, while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The conflict, part of a third round of strikes this week, has disrupted regional stability, caused civilian injuries, and raised tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. President Trump warned Iran would 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations, but Iran remains firm in its demands.