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The United States carried out fresh air strikes on Iran, as President Trump warned of retaliation following the deaths of American soldiers in recent attacks. The strikes mark the latest escalation in the weeks-long conflict.
Oil prices gave back early gains on Monday after Iran said talks with the United States could be pursued based on its national interests, even as American forces carried out a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets. Traders read the remarks as a possible opening for de-escalation despite the ongoing military campaign.
The United States launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign aimed at destroying Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. American military casualties have climbed as the operation widens.
Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile and drone attacks, with sirens reportedly sounding in Jordan as well. The strikes ignited a fire at a power plant in Kuwait.
US Central Command says it struck Iran's coastal surveillance and air-defense facilities, a day after an Iranian strike on Jordan killed two American service members. The exchange marks a further escalation in the days-long confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Explosions were also reported on Qeshm Island, while in Hormozgan province air strikes hit two bridges and a tunnel. The reciprocal attacks are directly affecting civilian infrastructure in both Iran and Kuwait, deepening the war's humanitarian toll.
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could offer a route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The visit is part of Iraq's effort to deepen economic ties with the US amid heightened regional tensions.
As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, the shockwave from Asia's energy panic is reshaping Latin America's strategic calculus overnight. From Guyana's oil output to Chile's lithium mines, the region is reassessing its role in global supply chains.
US Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles. The announcement caps another night of strikes amid growing disruption to Gulf shipping.