US President Donald Trump warns that the United States will target an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran attacks a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media reports US missile strikes near Ahvaz, Ramshir and Andimeshk, while two people are reported killed in Shalamcheh near the Iraq border.

Kuwait's military says its air defence systems intercepted hostile drones following what it described as Iranian aggression amid rising regional tensions.

The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor, fuels concerns over oil supplies, shipping disruptions and rising fuel prices worldwide.

Brent crude oil climbs above USD 93 per barrel as the prolonged conflict and disruptions to maritime trade raise concerns over the global economy.

Iranian officials maintain that diplomatic channels remain open, even as regional mediators including Pakistan and Gulf nations push for de-escalation with little visible progress.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemns Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against allowing any nation to control an international waterway through force.

President Donald Trump signals that the US could target Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, intensifying concerns over the widening conflict.