A major escalation in the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz, driving global oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Iran launched over 300 missiles and 1,600 drones at Gulf states, with the UAE reporting a drone strike igniting a fire near Dubai International Airport. Flights were temporarily suspended, though no injuries were reported.
Israel claims to have destroyed more than 70% of Iran’s missile launchers and neutralized 85% of its air defenses. Over 400 strike waves have targeted production, command, and control facilities across Iran.
The U.S. plans to deploy up to 5,000 additional troops to the region, though officials stress this is not a full ground deployment. President Trump is pressuring China and other nations to help reopen the strait, threatening to delay his upcoming visit to Beijing.
Iran says U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed nearly 1,500 people, while Lebanon reports over 800 dead in its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. At least 14 have died in Israel, and 40 across the Middle East, including 13 U.S. service members.