The United States and Iran are facing escalating tensions in the Gulf region, with attacks and retaliatory threats heightening concerns over a broader conflict.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces carried out strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil facility, and suggested the possibility of additional attacks, saying, “we may hit it a few more times just for fun.” The president also raised questions about the status of Iran’s new supreme leader, sparking further uncertainty in Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran has continued targeting Gulf countries with missile and drone strikes. The Iranian government has warned that it would retaliate against US-based companies operating in the Middle East if Washington strikes its energy infrastructure.