U.S-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- Azerbaijan reported that drones launched from Iran struck its Nakhchivan airport, injuring two civilians, while U.S. and Israeli forces conducted further strikes inside Iran, including targeting missile launchers and air defense systems.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed its naval forces attacked an American oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf, amid disruptions to shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor.
- China urged both Iran and the U.S. to return to negotiations to de-escalate the conflict, appointing envoy Zhai Jun to mediate, as global energy markets face volatility due to the fighting.
- The U.S. confirmed it sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean, marking the first torpedo attack by the U
