As US forces continued strikes on Iran, President Trump paid tribute to three fallen troops, Liberty Times reported. US Central Command had earlier said it precisely hit many targets, including Iran's air defenses, command and control, coastal radar and small fast boats.

Iran declared a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a key chokepoint of world oil transport and lifting prices; Brent crude spiked into the $80s per barrel at one point.

As military tension rises, shipping safety, insurance premiums and logistics costs rise together. The international community is seeking a diplomatic exit to prevent escalation, but the situation is fluid.

Sinophone Bridge Times reports armed conflict by facts and humanitarian impact, not one side's view. Middle East tension ripples through energy prices to prices and livelihoods worldwide, returning as a burden for Chinese families in Korea too.