Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’
The United States and Iran have engaged in a significant escalation of military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations claiming control over the vital maritime corridor. The conflict has effectively stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war, as Iran retaliates against regional nations hosting US military forces.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global trade route; continued military conflict there threatens global energy supplies and risks a wider regional war.
We are closing our live coverage of developments in the Middle East – you can read our latest report here . Here is a quick recap of the latest.
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war.
The attacks were sparked by Iran striking a container ship in the strait off the coast of Oman.
The US military’s Centcom described its forces as hitting dozens of sites in the strikes Monday , including air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats. “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade,” Central Command said. “Iran does not control it.”
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