Port city administrator, Hormozgan, Iran
The US has carried out repeated air and naval strikes across Iran to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf allies, and the IRGC has warned civilians near US forces to stay away; the exchanges have closed much of the strait and pushed oil prices higher.
Iranians report rising prices and economic strain as the conflict with the United States intensifies. Reuters interviews show citizens grappling with internet cuts, debt, and uncertainty as the war expands across the region.