Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges
Summary
US Marines boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman to enforce a naval blockade of Iran's ports, part of a broader US campaign targeting Iran. The US has also carried out airstrikes on bridges in Iran, leading to tensions and missile attacks in nearby Gulf countries.Key Facts
- The US military began a naval blockade of Iran’s ports starting Tuesday at 8 pm GMT.
- US Marines boarded the tanker M/T Wen Yao to ensure it followed the blockade rules.
- US Central Command redirected three commercial ships attempting to break the blockade.
- The US fired on and disabled an oil tanker that tried to run the blockade.
- The US expanded airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure, including bridges near Bandar Abbas.
- Iran responded by firing missiles at Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, which host US forces.
- Iran’s state media reported casualties and damage in multiple provinces and near the Strait of Hormuz.
- There are increased security alerts and attacks in Gulf countries, with civilians urged to take shelter.
- Iran has asked its ally, the Houthis in Yemen, to be ready to close the Red Sea oil route if US attacks its energy infrastructure.
- Pakistan is trying to support negotiations between the US and Iran but says talks are difficult.
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