US and Iran Keep Trading Strikes as Gulf Reports Attacks
The United States has struck Iran for a seventh night in a row. The strikes hit Iranian military bases and sea forces.
Iran fired back at nearby Gulf countries. Kuwait said a power and water plant was hit.
Kuwait accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and key infrastructure. Jordan shot down missiles during the fighting.
Sirens rang out across Bahrain as the region braced for more attacks. The Gulf Cooperation Council criticized Iran's attacks on civilian sites.
It called the attacks war crimes. The renewed US strikes on Iran are now in a second week.
The fighting has grown worse over control of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway is a major route for global oil shipping.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-third of world's oil by sea. Control of this waterway affects global energy prices and shipping worldwide.
Key Terms 3
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow sea passage used to ship much of the world's oil.
- Gulf Cooperation Council A group of Gulf Arab nations that work together on regional issues.
- US Central Command The US military group in charge of operations in the Middle East.