Entering the twelfth day of the US-Israel-Iran war, a British-flagged cargo vessel sustained damage from an apparent strike in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid intensified naval confrontations. Concurrently, explosions were reported in Tehran, with Iranian air defenses engaging incoming US and Israeli missiles. Sirens wailed through the night as residents sought shelter from the barrage. The vessel incident disrupted maritime traffic, raising alarms over global oil shipments. This live update captures the chaos of simultaneous attacks across multiple fronts.

The IRGC announced its 35th wave of missile launches, targeting US bases in neighboring countries and central Israeli territories. In retaliation, Israeli forces struck key Iranian government and military sites, including facilities near the capital. The British ship’s crew reported no fatalities, but the hull breach necessitated emergency repairs. Shipping companies are rerouting vessels to avoid the danger zone, exacerbating delays in international trade. Tensions in the strait threaten to choke off a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.

As the conflict drags into its second week, the accumulation of incidents like these points to a protracted struggle with far-reaching consequences.

Regional stability hangs in the balance, with allies on both sides mobilizing resources. Economic fallout includes spiking fuel prices and stock market volatility. Calls for UN intervention are growing, though veto powers complicate resolutions. The live coverage highlights the human and material costs of this war.