Iranian strikes escalate as US campaign intensifies across Gulf states

Tehran says it has struck US and allied targets across the Gulf as Washington widens its attacks on Iran, prompting defensive actions from Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and others; the IRGC claims to have hit US bases and radar, while US forces say drones were downed in Erbil and Jordan shot down missiles, with casualties reported in several locations; regional mediators including China and Pakistan urge a ceasefire and talks; Iran asserts control of the Strait of Hormuz and cites 38 dead and 400 injured since the latest clashes began.