- The US launched strikes against Iran early on Sunday following an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused it to catch fire and forced its crew to evacuate.
- In retaliation, Iran targeted several Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman; the United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar, with a missile alert sounded shortly after the blasts.
- The escalating conflict has jeopardised ongoing peace negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming a critical point of contention.
- The US military's Central Command reported hitting approximately 140 targets, including missile and drone launch sites, ammunition dumps, and communication equipment.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the attacks aimed to diminish Iran's capacity to threaten civilian shipping, remarking, "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."
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