Iran launches more strikes after reports of US attack near nuclear plant - Middle East crisis live

Key Points:

• Iranian media reported multiple explosions in Bushehr province, including near the nuclear power plant in Bushehr city and a fishing port in Asaluyeh, attributed to US attacks; no casualties were reported by local officials.
• Iran retaliated against US strikes that killed at least 14 people by launching missile attacks on US bases in Gulf countries, including Jordan, where eight missiles were intercepted with no reported damage or casualties.
• Massive funeral processions were held in Mashhad for Iran’s assassinated former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, with mourners chanting slogans demanding revenge on Donald Trump, while Khamenei’s injured son and successor remains out of public view.
• The US and Iran exchanged tit-for-tat strikes despite a recent truce, causing concerns over disruptions to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, which could impact global oil prices and inflation.
• Diplomatic efforts continue with Iran’s foreign minister holding talks with Omani and Turkish counterparts to prevent further escalation, while the US president declared the ceasefire "over" but suggested no long-term military action is planned.