Key Facts

• The US Central Command carried out air strikes against Iran for seven nights in a row.
• These strikes targeted Iran's military facilities and naval capabilities.
• Iran launched attacks on nearby Gulf countries in response.
• A water desalination plant in Kuwait suffered major damage during the strikes.
• The Gulf Cooperation Council, a regional group of Gulf countries, condemned Iran's attacks on civilian areas.
• The council described the attacks as violations of war laws, calling them war crimes.
• The conflict escalates tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
• Both sides continue military actions despite some diplomatic efforts.