Middle East crisis: Indian killed, sirens blare across Gulf as US-Iran trade strikes – key points

In a significant escalation, two Emirati oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Tragically, one Indian national lost their life, while eight crew members suffered injuries during the assault. Calling this act unacceptable, the United Arab Emirates pledged a robust response. Iran defended its actions by stating the ships disregarded warnings and disabled their navigation systems, amid ongoing military tensions with the United States.