Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:17am on 12 Jul 2026,Sunday International
The United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel. The US military said it struck 140 Iranian military targets, including missile sites, drone facilities and communication networks. In response, Iran claimed it targeted a US base in Jordan and launched missiles and drones toward the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting air defence operations across the region. The latest escalation has heightened tensions in the Middle East and raised fresh concerns over global shipping, energy supplies and regional security. (PC: BBC)
