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Iran: US hits 3 IRGC-linked oil tankers
DW.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The US military destroyed three oil tankers linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards near Kharg Island and the Gulf of Oman, following what it described as unprovoked Iranian attacks on US naval vessels.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched ballistic missile attacks on a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, accusing them of harassment and participating in a naval blockade, though the timing of the strikes was not specified.
- Tehran warned that if the US continues its naval blockade and interference with Iranian shipping, attacks on US military vessels in the region will intensify and potentially expand.
- Despite a ceasefire in southern Lebanon, clashes continue between Israel and Hezbollah over control of Ali Taher hill, resulting in casualties and raising concerns about further escalation affecting regional stability.
- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the West Bank amid rising settler attacks on Palestinians, emphasizing law enforcement against violence but stopping short of criticizing Israeli government policies directly.
