Iran on Saturday launched drone strikes on Bahrain and attacked a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, an action described as likely retaliation for a U.S. overnight strike. U.S. Central Command said on June 26 it had struck Iranian targets in response to Iran’s attacks on merchant ships. The International Maritime Organization said Saturday it will expand a transit lane near Oman to allow two-way traffic; Tehran views the strait as a bargaining chip in ongoing talks with Washington, a dynamic that u

Iran on Saturday launched drone strikes on Bahrain and attacked a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, an action described as likely retaliation for a U.S. overnight strike. U.S. Central Command said on June 26 it had struck Iranian targets in response to Iran’s attacks on merchant ships. The International Maritime Organization said Saturday it will expand a transit lane near Oman to allow two-way traffic; Tehran views the strait as a bargaining chip in ongoing talks with Washington, a dynamic that underscores risks of further escalation.