Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’
Summary
The US has launched a new series of strikes against Iran to reduce Iran's ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US facilities and nearby countries, increasing tensions and threatening recent diplomatic efforts.Key Facts
- The US began new strikes on Iran around 9:00 pm GMT on Sunday after about 140 strikes the previous night.
- Iranian media reported missile hits on Qeshm Island and Farur Island, with one worker killed and two injured.
- Kuwait said three border posts were damaged and one person injured due to a drone attack on an offshore drilling platform.
- Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said it had also hit targets in Oman.
- Iran’s missile and drone strikes reached as far as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, both of which had been mostly spared before.
- The US said its strikes aim to stop Iran from attacking civilian and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The recent attacks threaten a US-Iran interim agreement designed to reopen the strait and promote peace talks.
- Iran claims the US actions have made diplomatic efforts ineffective and worsened security in the region.
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