Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?
Summary
The United States has carried out attacks on Iran for ten nights in a row, targeting military sites. Iran responded by attacking US military assets in the Gulf and reported fires on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The US attacked Iranian military command centers, missile and drone sites, and air defense systems.
- Explosions were reported in Iranian cities and islands including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Shiraz.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked US military radar and defense systems in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- The IRGC claimed its missiles destroyed Amazon’s data infrastructure, according to Iranian semi-official sources.
- Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after an explosion, and crews were being evacuated.
- The IRGC warned shipping companies against using the southern route in the Strait of Hormuz due to the danger.
- The US White House said strikes would continue until President Trump decides otherwise but mentioned ongoing diplomatic talks.
- The IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as long as US attacks continue, stopping oil and gas exports from the region.
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