- The United States launched an attack on Iran early Sunday morning, following an Iranian assault on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz .
- Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, prompting missile alerts in these Gulf nations.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented that "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay," while U.S. President Donald Trump suggested an interim deal in the Iran conflict was "over."
- The initial Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz resulted in significant engine room damage and a missing civilian crew member.
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed "until further notice," causing vessel transits to fall to a five-week low amid escalating safety concerns.
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