Iran Launches Drone Attacks Targeting Bahrain and a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran conducted drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, following U.S. airstrikes in response to an earlier Iranian drone attack on a container ship. The U.S. airstrikes were aimed at Iranian missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites. Bahrain condemned the drone attack, describing it as a threat to security, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for targeting U.S. military positions in the region. The U.S. and Iran are currently negotiating terms of an interim deal regarding the conflict, which includes discussions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas supplies. The British military reported that a tanker was attacked in the strait, with no injuries or environmental damage reported. The Joint Maritime Information Center, overseen by the U.S. Navy, announced an expansion of maritime routes near Oman to facilitate shipping traffic, despite Iran's insistence on controlling the strait and charging transit fees. The International Maritime Organization has paused efforts to evacuate ships until safety guarantees are established.