US hits Iranian oil tankers, and other key Mideast developments
The U.S. military has struck three Iranian oil tankers following accusations that Iran targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as both nations report military engagements.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global oil supply chains and risks a wider regional military confrontation.
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The U.S. military said it hit three Iranian oil tankers, after accusing Iran of targeting its warships. The past week saw the first exchange of fire after a month of relative calm.
Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Israel has again condemned settler violence in the occupied West Bank . Iranian-backed Houthi rebels accused Yemen’s government of killing three people in attacks. Israeli strikes killed three people in southern Lebanon.
Here’s a look at the news in the Middle East. Full coverage can be found here .
The U.S. military said in a statement that the three Iranian tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region.
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