US conducts defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The strikes represent a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, with potential consequences for regional security, shipping, energy markets and US forces and partners across the Gulf. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly conducted emergency preparedness drills around major facilities, while mediation efforts have failed to resolve disagreements over which side should make concessions first. Details about the targets, casualties and the wider scope of the operation remain limited, making the immediate risk of further escalation uncertain.[1][2]

Sources: CNN, Anadolu Agency, SBS News