Reports of Iran firing cruise missile at US oil tanker, also UK Navy reports incident
Reports emerge of a cruise missile launched by Iran targeting a US oil tanker, with additional incident reports from the UK Navy.
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Reports emerge of a cruise missile launched by Iran targeting a US oil tanker, with additional incident reports from the UK Navy.
Escalating tensions in the Hormuz Strait reach a critical point as Iran strikes tankers under US escort while the Trump administration deliberates.
Iran has shifted its military focus toward bombing Gulf states, including Kuwait and Jordan, while notably avoiding strikes on Israel and US naval assets.
U.S. forces deploy sea drones in combat, marking the first strike against Iranian targets
President Trump has reinstated a naval blockade on Iran and introduced a 20% cargo charge for vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
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