Iran has launched renewed attacks on US Gulf allies following a seventh consecutive night of US strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.

The conflict, which intensified after a fragile ceasefire collapsed, involves both sides targeting shipping routes, with the US enforcing a naval blockade and Iran accusing the US of violating its rules in the Strait of Hormuz.Oil prices surged over four percent, adding pressure on US President Donald Trump amid upcoming elections.

The US military's Central Command confirmed strikes on surveillance sites, logistics hubs, and maritime capabilities, while Iranian media reported attacks on power facilities and desalination plants in Jask, cutting water supply.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have stopped four vessels violating shipping rules, though the US dismissed reports of oil tankers exploding.The conflict risks destabilizing global energy supplies and could lead to a full-scale war.Both nations continue testing each other's resolve, with Iran threatening to halt oil exports until US aggression stops.The UN expressed concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the escalating conflict.