Live updates: Iran war news, Kuwaiti oil tanker attack, Trump threatens Iran’s energy facilities

Live updates: Iran war news, Kuwaiti oil tanker attack, Trump threatens Iran’s energy facilities

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Key Points:

  • A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, "Al-Salmi," was struck by an Iranian drone 31 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, causing a fire that was extinguished with no reported oil leakage or injuries, according to Dubai authorities and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
  • The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has escalated, with Iran launching drone and missile attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council members; Israel has intensified military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties.
  • Iran’s city of Isfahan and parts of Tehran experienced heavy bombardment and explosions, with temporary power outages reported; Israel issued warnings of further strikes on Tehran amid ongoing internet blackouts in Iran.
  • Global energy markets are affected as oil prices rise above $100 per barrel, jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the conflict began, and airlines like Korean Air are entering emergency management mode to cope with soaring fuel costs.
  • Iran’s parliamentary Security Commission approved a plan to impose tolls and regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, amid threats and partial blockades that have disrupted global oil supplies and prompted warnings from the IMF about economic impacts.

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