US launches ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran, Tehran threatens to halt regional energy exports

The US military launched a series of daytime strikes against Iran, marking an unusual escalation in tensions between the two nations. The strikes followed the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting Tehran to retaliate with attacks on US military targets in Gulf states and threatening to disrupt regional energy exports. This escalation raises concerns about broader regional instability and potential impacts on global oil markets, highlighting the fragile nature of international relations in the Middle East.