The United States and Iran have escalated military strikes for a second consecutive day, following President Donald Trump's declaration that an interim peace deal was 'over'.Iran accused the US of attacking railway bridges near Mashhad, where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the slain supreme leader, was buried.

US Central Command reported hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, while Iran claimed US forces struck near a nuclear power plant in Bushehr.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway, faced near-complete traffic shutdowns, with Iran's top negotiator asserting it would reopen only under Iranian control.Iranian officials reported 14 fatalities and 78 injuries from US attacks, prompting retaliation against Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.The conflict has intensified as both nations continue to exchange strikes, raising concerns about regional stability and potential wider escalation.