US President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes on Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as American forces rescued a downed pilot. Iran retaliated by striking infrastructure in Gulf states and warning of further regional escalation
Iran attacked commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and launched drones near Dubai International Airport, intensifying its conflict with the US and Israel. The escalation has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raised oil price concerns and widened regional tensions
