Strikes continue as war enters third week - here's what you need to know

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Strait of Hormuz:

• US President Donald Trump has asked for a host of nations, including the UK and China, to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping channel through which about 20% of the world's oil usually passes through
• A number of ships - 16, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations - have been attacked while operating in or near the passage since the war started on 28 February
• On Thursday, Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep blocking the strait. On Saturday, Trump said "one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!"

Strikes continue:

• There have been several instances of strikes launched between Israel and Iran throughout Saturday. Sirens and explosions were heard in Jerusalem, with two minor injuries reported from earlier strikes in Eilat
• In Iran, a woman told the BBC all her thoughts were "focused on survival" - new images show damage to both countries
• Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, said more than 200 students and teachers have been killed since the start of the war, and that 120 schools have been "severely damaged"
• In Lebanon, the death toll has risen to 826, according to state media

Oil facilities:

• The UAE port of Fujairah was targeted by a strike earlier on Saturday, causing a large fire. It's a key location for the refuelling of ships and one of the largest oil storage facilities in the region
• Meanwhile, the US has said more than 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island have been destroyed. The vital island in the northern Gulf is the terminal for close to 90% of the Iran's oil exports
• Tehran responded, saying its oil facilities there remain intact, with the country's foreign minister warning his country would respond to attacks on Iranian energy facilities by targeting US companies in the region

UK MoD responds to Trump calling for ships to be sent to Strait of Hormuz

"As we've said previously, we are currently discussing with our allies and partners a range of options to ensure the security of shipping in the region," a UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson says.

As a reminder: Trump posted on Truth Social earlier, saying he wanted allies - including the UK - to help keep the shipping channel "open and safe". Iran has been threatening certain ships passing through the region, leading to a standstill. Here's why the strait is important.