US and Iran Exchange Attacks, Strait of Hormuz Closed

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated with a second day of mutual military strikes. Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases and closed the critical Strait of Hormuz, following earlier US strikes on Iranian military sites. These renewed hostilities threaten a fragile ceasefire and have prompted international warnings about the potential for a broader conflict in the Middle East, with India also expressing concern over maritime safety.