Overview
- U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, saying more than 90 military targets were hit while energy infrastructure was spared.
- Iran launched new missile and drone attacks across the region, disrupting operations at the UAE’s Fujairah hub and prompting fire crews to battle blazes from intercepted debris.
- Tehran warned civilians to leave areas near Jebel Ali, Khalifa and Fujairah ports, while Gulf defenses reported fresh interceptions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.
- Washington urged U.S. citizens to leave Iraq after the embassy in Baghdad was struck again, as regional attacks also hit sites in Israel and drew denials from the UAE of hosting launch points.
- Oil prices have climbed roughly 40% as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained and U.S. calls for a multinational escort mission met cautious public signals from partners.