Goa, July 13 -- The United States has launched fresh strikes targeting Iranian missile systems and boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after Tehran reportedly expanded its attacks on Gulf states, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

The latest military action has heightened fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, with concerns growing over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes for global energy supplies.

The renewed exchange of hostilities has intensified uncertainty across the Gulf region, raising the possibility of further military escalation involving regional and international powers.

Security analysts have warned that conti...