politics
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes again, after Trump warns Tehran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
Kuwait has closed its airspace after Iran announced new attacks on the gulf country, with officials saying some flights were being diverted to alternative airports.
TL;DR
- The US conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military surveillance, communication systems, and air defense sites.
- Iran responded by launching strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
- Kuwait closed its airspace and diverted flights due to Iranian attacks.
- Bahrain sounded missile alert sirens after Iran targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
- An ex-US ambassador suggests Iran has leverage in negotiations with the Trump administration.
- Crude oil prices have risen significantly since the start of the conflict.