Tensions Escalate in Gulf as Iranian Missile Strikes Intensify

Amid ongoing missile interceptions, the situation in the Gulf region remains volatile as the US threatens to dramatically increase attacks on Iran if it tries to close the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf states are continuing to intercept Iranian missiles, with a woman killed in Bahrain during the latest strikes. The situation in the region remains highly volatile as tensions between the US and Iran continue to simmer.
US President Donald Trump has warned that US attacks on Iran will dramatically increase if the country attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping chokepoint. The statement comes as missile strikes and interceptions have become a regular occurrence in the Gulf region.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera


