iran has intensified its attacks on us military installations in the gulf, warning washington of more severe strikes, as the us continues its military operations against iran.the conflict, now in its 10th consecutive day, involves targeted strikes on iranian military command centers, missile sites, and air defense systems.iranian revolutionary guards claimed to have disabled two non-compliant oil tankers in the strait of hormuz, a critical waterway, to assert control over the region.the us military stated its strikes aimed to degrade iranian capabilities to attack commercial shipping, which has been a key point of contention.meanwhile, iran has expanded its attacks to include us assets in kuwait and bahrain, with threats of more drone and missile strikes.the situation has escalated with both sides accusing each other of aggression, and the conflict has drawn in other regional actors like yemen's houthi rebels, who have imposed a maritime embargo on saudi arabia, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.the ongoing clashes have significant implications for global trade, particularly through the strait of hormuz, which is vital for oil exports.diplomatic efforts are ongoing, but the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation.