The United States carried out strikes against Iran for a ninth consecutive day as hostilities continued around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised in the strait, while attacks and security alerts were also reported across parts of the Gulf region.
The waterway is central to global energy supplies, making any extended disruption a major concern for shipping markets, fuel prices and countries dependent on imported oil and gas.
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