Morning recap

Morning recap: One person was killed and three others wounded when an Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm Island. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies, stating Iran will not surrender to US pressure. Houthis claimed they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain announced it would not participate in the upcoming meeting between Iran and Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels over the past 60 days due to the US naval blockade against Iran.

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