The United States and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes on Iranian targets, hitting military bases, missile systems, and nuclear-related facilities. President Donald Trump said the attacks were meant to stop imminent threats from Iran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described them as a preventive move against the Iranian regime.

Iran responded quickly by launching missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. military bases across the region. At the same time, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned commercial ships not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Although Iran has not officially declared a blockade, tensions have already disrupted maritime traffic. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global route because about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through it every day.

The crisis could lead to major increases in oil prices and global economic problems. Experts warn that if the tensions continue, higher inflation and economic slowdowns could affect many countries around the world. READ MORE BELOW