Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Monday, warning it would target any vessels attempting to transit the strategic waterway, following U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior officials. Shipping firms, including Maersk and MSC, halted transit due to security risks and rising insurance costs.
The U.S. confirmed six service members killed, including casualties at Kuwait’s Shuaiba port, and reported three fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti forces. Protests erupted across the U.S., with 59% of Americans reportedly opposing the strikes.
Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel in retaliation, prompting Israeli air and naval strikes in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon, killing at least 52. The Iranian Red Crescent reported 555 deaths in Iran, and Israeli strikes killed at least 11. Iran’s UN envoy called for Security Council action, while President Trump warned the military campaign could last four to five weeks.
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