US military says it has completed latest round of strikes against Iran
US Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles. The announcement caps another night of strikes amid growing disruption to Gulf shipping.
US Central Command announced it has completed its latest round of strikes against Iran, saying it continues to enforce a naval blockade in the Gulf. The statement noted that regional allies remain engaged in defensive operations as the campaign continues.
Kuwaiti and Bahraini officials said their air defenses intercepted additional projectiles launched from Iran, the latest in a string of near-nightly exchanges. The escalation has further disrupted Gulf shipping, pushing up insurance premiums and freight costs for tankers transiting the region.
The economic ripple effects are being felt in US markets as well, with volatile energy prices and supply-chain concerns keeping investors cautious. Washington maintains that diplomatic channels remain open even as it says the strikes are necessary to protect shipping lanes and regional partners.
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