What Happened
Gulf States Reel as Iran Retaliates Against US Protection Efforts
The US military has launched strikes on Iran for the third consecutive night, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for a deadly missile attack on UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and has also targeted radar systems in Bahrain. Jordan has downed four Iranian missiles that entered its territory, and the US has reiterated its commitment to protecting its allies in the region. The situation was first reported by The Times of Israel.