Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has told a White House event the US is striking Iranian drone and missile systems "every single hour".

The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

U.S. and Israeli jets have continued to hit areas across Iran, while the country renewed its bombardment on Gulf cities. Meanwhile, Lebanon's Beirut saw an exodus of people leaving after a warning from Israel, suggesting a major escalation looms in Israel's offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

When it comes to geopolitical tensions spilling into the world of sports, the Iran war has no historical precedent.

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

Since the war began last weekend, the price of U.S. crude oil has surged 35%. In turn, that has driven up gas prices for consumers. The current national average of around $3.32 per gallon, as of Friday morning, is up nearly 35 cents from Sunday, according to price-tracking service GasBuddy and AAA.

Iranian state TV and media reported missiles being launched towards military bases in Kuwait and the UAE, as well as towards Saudi Arabia and Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq. Iran carried out a new