US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes. Claims that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz were disputed by US Central Command. It said shipping continues. | World News

CENTCOM says its forces have launched “additional self-defence strikes” against “multiple targets in Iran”.

The US has launched airstrikes against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of the American attack helicopter. Follow our live coverage.

Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched strikes on "multiple targets" on Wednesday evening.