The US disabled a second merchant vessel enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as Iran targeted US-linked bases across the Gulf. Fighting intensified for a 13th consecutive night, with Saudi-Houthi clashes worsening regional tensions. Despite renewed diplomatic contacts, no breakthrough emerged, while disrupted shipping, rising oil prices and mounting casualties deepened the crisis.

Attacks on shipping expand regional conflict as US strikes Iran for a 12th consecutive night.

The United States military conducted a twelfth night of strikes against Iran. These attacks aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels. Iran responded with…