Military operations in the Middle East continue, escalating tensions in the region and causing concern among the international community. Military strikes and retaliation by both sides—the US and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other—continue to affect not only the countries of the region, but also the global economic situation.

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents below a brief overview of the main events that took place in the Middle East on Monday night.

According to the Iranian Press TV television, a synagogue in the center of Tehran was destroyed as a result of US and Israeli strikes. "Even synagogues did not escape US and Israeli attacks. One in the center of Tehran was razed to the ground," Press TV reported.

More than 370 American soldiers have been injured so far during the ongoing military operation against Iran, CBS reported, citing the US Central Command. About 330 of them have returned to duty, but five are seriously injured.

The Pentagon has canceled a news conference scheduled for Tuesday, the day after US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expired. An Iranian drone attack on the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait injured 15 American servicemembers, CBS News reported, citing sources.

According to Tasnim News Agency of Iran, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Saudi city of Al Jubail, which was caused by an Iranian strike.