Iranian drones have struck Bahrain and hit a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities.
The attacks occurred after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian targets, underscoring the fragility of the interim deal reached between Washington and Tehran to negotiate a final accord to end the conflict.
The incident in the Strait of Hormuz directly threatens one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
A commercial vessel was struck, raising immediate concerns for shipping insurers and energy traders about the safety of transit through the narrow waterway.
The attack on Bahrain, a key regional hub, further demonstrates the expanding scope of the conflict beyond direct military targets.
This development follows a sharp escalation in which the US launched military strikes against targets in Iran, a response to a previous drone attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.