US-Iran Strikes: Casualties Near Sirik, Attacks In Gulf Hit Oil Supply

UPDATED: Sep 2, 2026 07:41 ISTTensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following a new barrage of US air strikes and Iranian retaliatory strikes against US assets across Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq. The strikes led to five deaths, including a four-year-old child, and left 50 people wounded at a wedding near Sirik on the Strait of Hormuz. The military exchange follows attacks on two tankers leaving the Strait of Hormuz and warnings from Tehran over halting Gulf oil exports, which caused global crude prices to surge over four dollars a barrel. The developments come amid warnings of further military action from US President Donald Trump and upcoming sanctions from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSUS Strikes Iranian Targets, Strait of Hormuz Standoff and Escalating West Asia TensionsThe United States military has launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The action followed reports of attempts to place sea mines in the strait and the firing of missiles towards a military base in Jordan, where projectiles were intercepted. Fresh warnings have been issued that further retaliation will lead to more powerful military action. Operations are focused on securing the southern coastline of Iran to protect commercial shipping and energy corridors in the crucial maritime passage. The wider confrontation has shifted over recent months towards ensuring maritime passage through the strategic sea link, with international stakeholders seeking restoration of regular commercial shipping and stability across the trade route.US Hits Iranian Targets, Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Flare As Hostilities EscalateTensions in West Asia have flared up once again after the United States military carried out fresh strikes against Iranian military targets. According to the US Central Command, the latest barrage hit Iranian air defence sites, radar systems, and maritime assets along southern Iran and Larak Island. The strikes were executed in response to alleged Iranian attempts to attack commercial vessels and American forces in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran responded with missile and drone fire, claiming strikes on US military bases in the region. The escalation comes amid ongoing tensions over commercial navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.Ricky Ponting: 'No Doubt In My Mind He Was The Right Man'In an interview with India Today, former Australian captain and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting shared his perspectives on India's upcoming Test series against Australia and Shreyas Iyer's leadership of the Indian T20I side. Ponting noted that India must evaluate their home pitches, stating, 'They need to be a bit more thoughtful with the way that they prepare their wickets there.' Backing Iyer amid scrutiny over his initial results as India captain, Ponting emphasized his faith in the cricketer's leadership, observing, 'No doubt in my mind he was the right man for it, and he'll be the right man for that job.'