US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

The United States attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the vessel to catch fire. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating regional tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical focal point in U.S.-Iran negotiations amid ongoing conflicts disrupting global energy trade.