US President Donald Trump has vowed to strike Iran "very hard" following a series of attacks on American interests in the Middle East.
The warning comes after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at US forces stationed in Jordan and a drone reportedly struck a US-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage vessel in Egypt.
The escalation marks a significant intensification of tensions, with Trump stating "it's our turn" to respond.
The attacks have directly impacted critical energy infrastructure and military assets, raising immediate concerns about the security of shipping lanes and energy storage facilities in the region.
The drone strike on the LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta port adds a new dimension to the conflict, targeting commercial energy assets rather than just military installations.
This development widens the scope of potential disruptions to global energy flows, particularly for natural gas shipments transiting through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.