- The US military has launched a 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran, targeting missile and drone sites as well as other military facilities.
- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announced they were imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including a tanker that was attacked early on Tuesday.
- The US military's latest airstrikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Saudi Arabia stated it would take all necessary measures to protect its vessels in accordance with international law amid the blockade.
- The United Nations has expressed concern over Houthi threats to impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. military has launched a 10th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting military command centers and missile sites in an effort to curb Tehran's influence in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes come amid escalating tensions following Iran's attacks on commercial shipping in the region.3
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for recent assaults, including an attack on a tanker that forced its crew to abandon ship. Explosions have been reported across southern Iran, including in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, as the U.S. continues its military operations.
In a parallel development, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical passage for global trade. A Houthi official stated that the blockade would impact approximately 12% of the world’s trade. Saudi Arabia has vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its vessels under international law.25
The situation has led to fluctuations in oil prices, with Brent crude futures easing slightly after reaching a month-high. The U.S. military's actions are expected to persist until further notice from the White House, which has indicated ongoing discussions with Tehran.
“The strikes will continue until Trump decides otherwise,” a White House official stated, underscoring the administration's commitment to countering Iranian aggression.
“Iran struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The United Nations expressed concern over Houthi threats of a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, as Saudi Arabia vowed to take 'all necessary measures' to protect its vessels.”
The Guardian
