Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting.

The brief pause in fighting between the United States and Iran shattered effectively Sunday, plunging the Gulf back into the brink of a wider war as both sides unleashed fresh…

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after US strikes, raising fears over global oil flows, shipping safety, and the risk of a wider Gulf conflict.

Renewed strikes deepen fears over oil supplies and regional stability