Oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims plan to shoulder Trump sanctions

Key Points:

• Iran and Oman proposed establishing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to jointly clear mines from the waterway, with plans for ongoing technical negotiations and regional cooperation.
• U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iran against placing new mines, emphasizing surveillance by the U.S. Space Force.
• The U.S. launched a comprehensive economic campaign against Iran, described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the "single greatest financial offensive ever," aiming to sever Iran's financial lifelines and pressure the regime.
• Iran's currency hit an all-time low following the sanctions announcement, and experts predict continued economic pressure may lead to domestic unrest and protests against the Iranian government.
• Iran-linked hackers are suspected of causing a temporary outage at a small British power generator, highlighting increasing cyber threats targeting civilian infrastructure amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.