Middle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as the US has conducted its third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate by hitting US military bases in Bahrain. The UAE reports that Iran fired cruise missiles at two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in casualties. This ongoing conflict is intensifying the crisis in the region, raising concerns about the potential for broader military engagement and its impact on global oil supplies. The situation underscores the precarious state of US-Iran relations and the volatile nature of the Strait of Hormuz.