US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest

Key Points:

• The US military conducted air strikes on multiple Iranian military sites, including locations near Tehran and northern Iran, aiming to degrade Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and disabling an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island.
• At least 35 people have died and over 300 wounded in the recent violence following US strikes on Iranian port cities, with Iran retaliating by targeting US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and other neighboring countries.
• Iranian forces claimed attacks on US radar and defense systems in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles and Iraq experienced drone attacks near US bases, though Iran did not claim responsibility for the latter.
• Iranian officials warned of escalating military confrontation if the US does not adhere to interim deal terms, threatening to halt Middle Eastern energy exports in response to the US naval blockade.
• US President Donald Trump suggested Iran seeks a peace deal but maintained a firm stance on the conflict, while Vice President JD Vance emphasized the need for an agreement to end hostilities despite defending the war effort.