US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate
Summary
The U.S. military has been conducting night strikes against Iran for nearly two weeks amid rising tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain warned its people to take shelter after detecting incoming fire, while attacks on shipping routes and oil tankers in the region have increased.Key Facts
- The U.S. finished its 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Friday.
- Bahrain sounded sirens warning residents to take cover from incoming fire.
- The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
- Oil prices have passed $100 per barrel amid the fighting.
- U.S. missile strikes hit areas in Iran, including naval sites on Qeshm Island and near Ahvaz.
- Iranian state media reported 4 killed and 5 wounded in a U.S. missile strike near Ahvaz.
- The U.S. says strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten civilian and commercial ships.
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