Trump tells Europe 'get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai

Trump tells Europe 'get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai

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Key Points:

  • President Trump criticized European allies like the UK and France for not supporting the U.S. in the Iran war and urged them to secure their own oil amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade, accusing France of restricting military flights to Israel.
  • Overnight attacks included Iran firing missiles and drones at the UAE and Saudi Arabia, an oil tanker set on fire near Dubai, and multiple strikes reported in central Israel and southern Lebanon, with increased Israeli military operations against Hezbollah and Iranian targets.
  • The United Nations Security Council is convening an emergency meeting following the deaths of three Indonesian U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon amid intensified fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants.
  • Iran has arrested 46 people for selling Starlink internet access to bypass government censorship during a prolonged internet blackout, while also executing individuals accused of opposition activities and spying for the U.S. and Israel.
  • U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, are set to hold a briefing on the Iran conflict, while international figures like the Dalai Lama have called for peace and diplomacy to resolve ongoing Middle East conflicts.

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