US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran targeting coastal defense systems and maritime capabilities, while Iran retaliated by attacking tankers and locations in Bahrain and Jordan. The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil trade route, with the U.S. reinstating a blockade and proposing tolls for safe passage, escalating regional tensions.