The United States struck Iranian military targets after shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran answered with strikes towards Bahrain and Kuwait. The exchange has jolted a fragile truce, threatened energy shipping and clouded talks on the strait and Iran’s nuclear programme.

Islamic Republic threatens 'crushing response' following launch of 'powerful' strikes that US says targeted air defenses, missiles and IRGC small boats; Riyadh slams Tehran for attacking Saudi and Qatari ships

US forces struck Iranian military targets after three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation, alongside the revoked oil-sale licence, threatens the fragile truce and planned post-funeral talks.

The United States revoked Iran's oil sanctions waiver, ending its ability to openly sell crude in global markets, and resumed strikes after the Hormuz attacks, casting fresh doubt on the fragile ceasefire agreement and nuclear talks.

A US official said Iran’s actions were "wholly unacceptable" and warned they would face consequences.

A US official said Iran’s actions were "wholly unacceptable" and warned they would face consequences.

The US Treasury Department canceled a license announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through August 21.

Iran fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official, who called it a “gross violation” of the memorandum of understanding with Iran.