US strikes Iran-flagged tankers to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman
TL;DR
The U.S. military said it struck two Iran-flagged unladen oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman to prevent them from entering an Iranian port in violation of a naval blockade, releasing video of the strikes; the move comes amid renewed clashes with Iran and ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and nuclear talks, with Rubio expecting Iran to respond to a U.S. proposal.
- U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade CNBC
- Live updates: US hopes for ‘serious offer’ from Iran today on latest proposal, despite exchange of strikes CNN
- Iran War Live News Updates: U.S. Strikes Tankers Trying to Break Blockade, Awaits Iran's Peace Plan Response WSJ
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Fires on Tankers as Tehran Accuses Washington of ‘Reckless’ Attacks The New York Times
- Live updates: Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire AP News
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