Trump threatens Iran with annihilation; Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian military sites in retaliation for Tehran's recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
• U.S. Central Command reported strikes on 10 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage and radar sites, following a drone attack on the Panamanian-flagged tanker M/T Kiku carrying over two million barrels of crude oil.
• Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on U.S. military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting condemnation from Bahrain, the UAE, and Qatar, which described Iran’s actions as violations of sovereignty and international law.
• Despite the hostilities, commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues, and oil prices declined as more tankers exited the waterway, easing supply concerns.
• The attacks occurred amid a supposed 60-day ceasefire and ongoing peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.