Qatar has blamed Iran for attacking a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying it holds Tehran responsible for “any resulting damages & consequences” from the incident.

The US says the latest strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz

"Iran's actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences," a US official told AFP.

Switzerland outlasted Colombia in their World Cup round of 16 match in penalty kicks. They will face Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Switzerland have overpowered Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout at Vancouver on Wednesday after 120 minutes of football were unable to separate the two teams.

Hernandez and Sanchez both miss in shootout after goalless 120 minutes