Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes - Middle East crisis live
Iran has launched missile and drone strikes against several Gulf nations in retaliation for US military actions, while also announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows a series of tit-for-tat attacks involving commercial vessels and military targets in the region.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in Middle East tensions that threatens global oil supply chains and regional stability.
Here is a quick recap of events so far today:
Iran launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours this morning in retaliation to a number of US strikes and announced the closure of the strategic strait of Hormuz until further notice.
Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE all reportedly came under attack. Qatar said three people, including a child, had been injured by falling shrapnel but there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
The US said it had struck Iran early on Sunday after the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on a Cyprus-registered container ship they claimed was sailing an “unauthorised route” through the strait of Hormuz.
According to state media, the IRGC then said they had hit a second vessel, accusing it of “violating regulations”.
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