Key facts
- Iran launched missile and drone attacks across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan.
- The strikes targeted U.S. military facilities and infrastructure in these countries.
- Iran claimed to have closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.
- The attacks follow a cycle of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
- Brent crude oil prices rose 4.3% following the news.
Iran has escalated regional tensions by launching missile and drone attacks against U.S. military facilities in five Gulf nations: Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan. The strikes, which followed a wave of U.S. attacks on Iranian targets, also included claims by Tehran of closing the vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG shipments. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated they targeted U.S. military assets, including radar systems and fuel depots, while the U.S. military confirmed striking Iranian air-defence systems and missile capabilities. The renewed violence casts doubt on ongoing negotiations and has led to a rise in oil prices, with Brent crude climbing 4.3% to $79.31 a barrel. President Donald Trump commented that the U.S. was "beating them up," while Iran's top negotiator warned of consequences for broken agreements.