West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

Tensions in West Asia have escalated as the U.S. launched strikes against Iran amid rising conflicts in the Gulf region, specifically targeting the Strait of Hormuz. This flare-up threatens to unravel a fragile interim agreement between Washington and Tehran, which was intended to de-escalate their war that has sent ripples through the global economy since its outbreak in February. With both sides taking aggressive actions, the situation is becoming increasingly volatile, raising concerns about broader regional instability and potential economic fallout.