U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply as the U.S. responded to a vessel being struck in the Strait of Hormuz by attacking Iranian targets, leading to a retaliatory missile and drone assault from Iran against Gulf Arab states. The UAE issued urgent warnings to its citizens about incoming attacks, while Iran declared it was closing the Strait, a critical global shipping route. This conflict has significant implications for global oil supplies and international security, raising fears of broader regional instability and potential global economic disruptions.