The US launched strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's attacks on commercial shipping and American forces in the region. The attacks came after Iran targeted commercial ships and American service personnel in the Middle East. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The US launched strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's attacks on commercial shipping and American forces in the region. Oil prices are spiking on the news. Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)S1

• The attacks came after Iran targeted commercial ships and American service personnel in the Middle East.S2