The Iran war entered its 13th consecutive night of US strikes on Thursday, with forces hitting Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. ET in an effort to hold Iran accountable and reduce threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping.

U.S. forces have struck numerous Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets. Brent crude oil surged above $98 a barrel as of early Thursday.

Britain is ready to defend itself against Iranian missile attacks, the Government has said, after Tehran threatened to strike a Royal Air Force base used by US forces.

WSJ report shows extensive reconstruction at multiple locations; officials lament Tehran's ability to quickly recover and retain ability to attack, question efficacy of strikes

The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. The House cast a second vote to rein in President Trump’s war powers, but Republicans in the Senate later blocked the measure from passing.

Air defences were activated around Tehran as US warplanes launched missiles across the country, Iranian state television said.

WASHINGTON — Iran launched a fresh round of attacks on Kuwait Tuesday, escalating its campaign against US allies and partners in the Persian Gulf hours after American forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes inside Iran.

The United States struck Revolutionary Guard sites in Iran after American troop deaths in Jordan. Iranian missile fire towards Jordan has sharpened fears that the Hormuz war could pull Israel back in.