Key Facts

• The US destroyed two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
• The drones were targeting international shipping traffic in a crucial waterway.
• Iranian forces previously launched drones and ballistic missiles toward US allies such as Kuwait and Bahrain.
• The Israeli military intercepted two projectiles coming from Lebanon.
• The Iran war has disrupted oil shipments through the Gulf, causing global oil prices to rise.
• OPEC+ is meeting to discuss increasing oil production to try to control high prices.
• Iran’s World Cup team is traveling to Mexico amid diplomatic tensions with the US that complicated visa approvals.
• The conflict in the Middle East has led to casualties and humanitarian concerns, with millions facing food shortages.