Iranian state media reports fresh strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island

US President Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open following closure claims by Iran as conflict within the region escalates.

The United States yesterday carried out strikes on 140 Iranian targets, while Iranian state media reported further attacks on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas today.

Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic point of leverage in the conflict, with disruptions to the vital shipping route causing a significant slowdown in global maritime traffic.