Why did US attack Iran again? Wedding deaths, Hormuz crisis, retaliation and what’s next: 10 updates

The United States launched military strikes against Iran, responding to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US forces in the region. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US assets in the area, despite President Donald Trump's warning that any retaliation would result in Iran being hit harder.

The latest exchange put the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the conflict, with only a few ships passing through each day. This renewed fighting has caused oil prices to rise, and Iranian authorities reported civilian casualties, including five people killed when shrapnel hit a wedding venue. US President Donald Trump threatened a "much harder" response if Iran retaliated, claiming the US has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz while Iran's economy falters.

Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely disrupted, with only a limited number of ships passing through each day, and oil prices hit a five-week high. Pakistan is working to revive diplomatic talks between the US and Iran to end the conflict.