U.S. military says it conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend; Iran retaliated by targeting an air base used in the attack.

US Navy strikes empty tanker bound for Iranian Kharg island in Persian Gulf after crew ignored warnings for 24 hours, CENTCOM says.

US Navy struck an empty tanker M/T Lexie under Botswana flag heading to Iranian Kharg island in Persian Gulf. CENTCOM said crew ignored warnings for 24 hours, then US aircraft disabled the ship with a Hellfire missile to prevent it reaching Iran.

Explosions reported near Qeshm Island, Iran, according to Mehr News Agency citing local sources.

Explosions have been reported near Qeshm Island, Iran, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency citing local sources.

Blasts reported in Dubai amid suspected Iranian attack.

Blasts reported in Dubai amid suspected Iranian attack.

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 17 in southern Lebanon — Strikes hit several areas despite ongoing ceasefire and fourth round of US-mediated negotiations. http://v.aa.com.tr/3954727

At least 17 people were killed and 64 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting several areas in southern Lebanon, according to Anadolu Agency. The strikes occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire and a fourth round of US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington.