US Launches Strikes on Iran, Resumes Naval Blockade of Ports

The United States carried out air strikes on Wednesday targeting sites in Iran, including the port city of Bandar Abbas, the island of Qeshm and the southern city of Ahvaz. The attacks were part of a broader escalation that also saw the U.S. navy resume its blockade of Iranian ports, restricting maritime traffic in the region. In response, Iranian forces launched retaliatory actions that were reported by Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, each confirming that they had been hit by missile or drone attacks linked to Tehran.

The exchange of strikes marks a significant intensification of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with the naval blockade and reciprocal attacks raising concerns about further regional destabilization. Authorities in the affected Middle‑Eastern states are monitoring the situation closely, and a liveblog continues to provide real‑time updates on developments.