The US military began launching more strikes against Iran about 7am (AEST) on Monday, after a weekend in which the two countries exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults.

The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies…

The US attacks came after the IRGC Navy said it had hit an ‘unauthorised’ vessel that was travelling on a non-approved route.

Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability