The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

The United States launched strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused the ship to catch fire and left a crew member missing. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. military stated its aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial ships in the strait, while the UN warned of catastrophic consequences if hostilities escalate.