Summary
On Day 12 of the war involving Iran, commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, escalating tensions. Iran threatened to block oil shipments through this vital waterway and confirmed that its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was wounded in a previous attack. The conflict has also affected the oil market, causing price fluctuations.
Key Facts
- Ships near the Strait of Hormuz came under attack, affecting oil transport.
- Iran warned it would stop all oil from passing through the strait.
- Iranian drones targeted areas near Dubai International Airport, injuring four.
- Iran plans to attack banks and financial institutions in the Middle East.
- Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in an attack on February 28.
- Israel has continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, increasing the death toll.
- Oil prices are volatile, leading some countries to release crude oil reserves.
- The confirmed death tolls are Iran: 1,270, Lebanon: 570, Israel: 12, and U.S.: 7 troops killed.
