Distress call captures tanker under fire as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz and more top headlines
Key Points:
- A distress call has captured a tanker under fire as Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
- A massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, raising concerns about potential damage and aftershocks.
- A lawmaker has warned that the disappearance and deaths of 11 nuclear experts may have a "sinister" explanation, highlighting security concerns.
- Police have identified a suspect responsible for killing eight children, including seven of his own, in a tragic shooting incident.
- The U.S. Navy released footage showing it damaging an Iranian cargo ship that violated a blockade, intensifying the ongoing maritime conflict.