Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates all sounded the alarm early in the morning as missiles streaked across the sky and explosions rang out.

Iran''s Armed Forces have launched coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities in several regional locations, including Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, following renewed American attacks on southern Iran,

Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.

The US military's Central Command said it hit some 140 targets in the strikes, far more than the last two rounds.

The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that left one crew member missing.

Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy Renewed US-Iran fighting drew Jordan and Bahrain deeper into the regional fallout over the weekend,

The United States launched fresh airstrikes across Iran, and Tehran answered with attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces. The exchange has strained the interim ceasefire and raised fresh doubts over planned peace talks.