Iran-US tensions escalate with retaliatory strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruption

The United States has intensified its actions against Iran, while Tehran claims retaliation against US allies in the Gulf and has restricted maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical waterway is now marked by uncertainty and threats of further attacks. The US Department of Defense reported that Iranian missile and drone attacks caused no major damage or American casualties.

However, Iran's Minister of Health stated that US strikes killed 14 people and injured 78 in Iran over two days. Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, declared the military is ready to strike Iran again if necessary. Jordan intercepted several Iranian missiles, an attack claimed by the Revolutionary Guards as retaliation for US bombings.

An Iranian official reported a US strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Sirens sounded in Amman, Jordan, and explosions were heard in Manama, Bahrain. One person was injured in Kuwait following an Iranian attack.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US strikes on railway bridges as a "flagrant war crime" and affirmed its determination to defend its territorial integrity. Global stock markets saw a slight rebound after previous declines, with Paris, Frankfurt, and Milan showing gains, while London experienced a slight loss.