- The US military has carried out strikes on 90 sites across Iran, saying that the operation aimed to degrade Tehran's ability to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The strikes were conducted after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait, leading President Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire between the two nations “over”.
- Mr Trump described the strikes as “retribution” and warned that attacks could “get much worse” if hostilities continued.
- Iran's foreign minister dismissed talk of further negotiations, while its parliamentary speaker warned of retaliation for any additional US attacks.
- The renewed conflict has heightened fears of a wider regional crisis, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge by over 5 per cent and diminishing hopes for a lasting peace agreement.
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