The strikes retaliated for the killing of American troops in Jordan; Two died and one was missing. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said: "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice stiffens our resolve."

The strikes came as a new statement attributed to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of “unforgettable lessons” for the United States.

The renewed strikes between the US and Iran have claimed more lives, with both sides taking aim at the Strait of Hormuz again.