The United States has intensified its military strikes on Iran, marking the ninth consecutive day of attacks.The US Central Command stated that targets included Iranian military command centers, air defense sites, and maritime capabilities to disrupt Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed two oil tankers exploded and were immobilized after attempting a southern route through Hormuz, blaming US encouragement for their passage.Both nations accuse each other of aggression, with the US warning that Hormuz will remain unsafe until Iranian threats cease.The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies, pushing oil prices up by 2% to over $90 per barrel.Casualties include one US service member killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation and multiple Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Jordan.The ongoing tensions highlight the geopolitical stakes of the region's strategic waterway.