Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation.
Donald Trump said the US was unaware of Israel’s South Pars strike and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.