Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz and warning the US and Europe of military action. The IRGC has unveiled a new plan for controlling the waterway, leading to confrontations with US forces. President Trump reported the sinking of Iranian boats, while the US Navy established a protective presence in the area. Iran's actions have drawn international condemnation, particularly from Gulf Cooperation Council states. Hardline Iranian politicians have threatened European military bases, claiming vulnerability to attacks. Reports of explosions and fires in southern Iran indicate rising tensions.