The United States has carried out 13 consecutive nights of strikes on Iranian military targets including command centers and coastal sites, according to Al-Monitor and Al Jazeera. Houthi forces struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, contributing to oil price increases reported by France 24, while Iran issued warnings of retaliation against regional energy infrastructure. Claims of a completed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, exact casualty figures, and the February 28 start date of broader conflict remain tied to limited sourcing.