Explosions rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, warning that any vessels attempting to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Spike follows claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards they struck three US and UK oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz