Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?
The U.S. has continued its 12-day military campaign against Iranian targets, while Iran has retaliated with strikes in Kuwait and Jordan. Additionally, an explosion occurred on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, further complicating the regional security situation.
Why it matters
The rapid escalation of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, combined with attacks on energy infrastructure, poses a severe risk to regional stability and global shipping.
With the Houthi naval blockade, shipping disruptions now impact the Bab al-Mandeb strait in addition to Hormuz.
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The United States continued to hit Iran for a 12th consecutive night early on Thursday, and Iran retaliated, striking targets across the Gulf, particularly in Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it attempted to navigate the southern route off the coast of Oman.
Here is a recap of what happened on Wednesday night and Thursday.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said at 02:30 GMT on Thursday that it concluded the latest round of strikes against Iran.
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