US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan - Middle East crisis live
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the US reportedly launched strikes near Iran's Qeshm island, while Iran engaged in military actions against Kuwait and accused the US of attacking a hospital. Simultaneously, Houthi leaders have threatened Saudi oil facilities, and shipping in Iraq has been disrupted by drone strikes.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regional escalation in the Middle East, threatening global oil supplies and risking a broader military conflict involving multiple nations.
We’re pausing our live coverage now, here is a summary of the day’s main developments:
The report summarizes claims from multiple sides of the conflict, including Iranian, Kuwaiti, and Houthi sources, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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