US launches strikes as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed
Tensions have escalated in the Gulf as the US and Iran exchange missile and drone strikes, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional powers like Qatar have condemned the violence, while the US continues military operations to protect commercial shipping.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global energy supplies and risks a wider regional war involving multiple Middle Eastern nations.
Qatar has condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbours, after the Islamic republic launched salvos against Arab countries.
The report presents claims from both sides of the conflict and regional reactions without taking a definitive stance.
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