Iran Attacks Five Gulf Nations, Closes Hormuz
Iran launched missile and drone attacks against targets in five Gulf countries and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after the United States carried out its third major round of strikes within a week. The escalation has intensified fears of a wider regional conflict and prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
Iran Attacks Five Gulf Countries
Iran said it targeted US-linked military facilities in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on logistics and refuelling facilities at Oman’s Duqm port, while missiles were directed towards Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.
Iran also reported targeting an American Patriot air-defence system and military sites in Kuwait, communications and radar facilities in Bahrain, and Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.
Qatar said it intercepted incoming fire, although three people, including a child, were wounded by falling debris. The affected countries condemned the attacks and activated emergency measures.
US Strikes Hundreds of Iranian Targets
The Iranian operation followed a series of US attacks on military infrastructure across southern and western Iran.
US Central Command said approximately 140 targets were hit during the latest operation, including missile sites, drone facilities, ammunition stores, coastal-surveillance systems and naval capabilities.
More than 300 targets were reportedly struck across three nights as Washington sought to weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until US involvement in the region ended.
Tehran has accused ships of using an unauthorised route through the waterway and has attacked multiple commercial vessels. Iran says maritime passage must follow routes approved by Tehran.
The United States and Gulf countries reject Iran’s claims and have demanded unrestricted navigation without interference or transit fees.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of the world’s energy supplies, making any prolonged closure a major threat to oil markets, shipping and the global economy.
