Iran accuses US of ‘barbaric’ strike near hospital as Kuwait says it is under attack - Middle East crisis live

Key Points:

• Iran has accused the US of conducting a "barbaric attack" near the Shahid Baqaei children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, forcing the evacuation of 211 chemotherapy patients and causing severe distress; the US has not yet commented on the allegation.
• The US military has intensified strikes across Iran, targeting locations including Bandar Abbas, Greater Tunb Island, and for the first time in this round, Tehran, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US allies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
• The conflict has disrupted regional shipping and oil supply routes, with Iran urging the Houthi movement in Yemen to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait, and India advising its seafarers to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened risks.
• Lebanon’s government has declared its intent to end Hezbollah’s military presence, asserting state authority over war and foreign policy decisions, despite Hezbollah's rejection of disarmament and ongoing attacks against Israel.
• Oil prices have risen by about 1% amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Brent crude trading above $85 a barrel, reflecting concerns over potential disruptions to key shipping lanes and regional stability.