US and Iran exchange missile and drone attacks, Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces engaged in a heavy exchange of missile and drone attacks on Sunday, with Tehran claiming to have targeted U.S. installations in multiple Gulf states and to have once again closed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The confrontations marked an escalation in the long‑standing regional tension, prompting heightened alerts among naval and air units operating in the area.

Iranian officials said the strikes were aimed at U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, while U.S. Central Command reported that its assets intercepted several inbound projectiles and drones. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical conduit for global oil shipments, would remain in effect until its demands were met. Both sides have called for restraint, but the incident underscores the fragility of security in the Gulf and the potential for further disruptions to international maritime traffic.