Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Attacks; Trump Claims 'Hard Hit'

Tensions escalated dramatically in the Gulf region as Iran launched missiles and drones and declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following reported U.S. attacks. This new development casts doubt on the existing truce and raises concerns about a wider conflict.

Several Gulf nations reported aerial attacks on Sunday. Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates confirmed attacks on their territories, while explosions were heard in Qatar. Qatari authorities confirmed intercepting missiles, and Iran stated its targets included a U.S. airbase in the emirate, claiming it was retaliation for continuous U.S. aggression. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps also claimed responsibility for an unusual attack on Oman, asserting they destroyed U.S. Navy aircraft carrier support bases in the port of Duqm.

Oman summoned the Iranian ambassador to lodge a formal protest, a rare move for the sultanate, which has historically maintained a neutral stance between Washington and Tehran. Jordan also reported being targeted by three Iranian missiles that caused no damage. These actions followed Iran's earlier announcement of firing upon a ship in the Strait of Hormuz that had allegedly attempted to take an unauthorized route.

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation, stating that the United States had struck Iran "very hard" in response to the ship attack. He suggested that a deal between the two countries had been progressing well before this latest escalation, noting that Iran had been yielding on all points before launching the drone attack on the ship.

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