The United States has carried out fresh strikes on targets in Iran, describing them as a punitive response following attacks on American forces and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions escalate, Iran has warned US troops to leave the region, while senior Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused Washington of breaking its commitments and vowed a strong response. With both sides exchanging threats and attacks, fears are growing that the conflict could further destabilise the Middle East and disrupt global energy supplies.
