Iran Escalates Middle East Conflict with Attacks on US and Allies
Tensions rise in the Middle East as Iran retaliates against U.S. actions, launching missile and drone attacks on regional allies and striking a U.S. oil tanker.
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A U.S. submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka.
Iran attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
U.S. and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
A Chinese Type 055 destroyer entered the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's IRGC stated shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is permitted for most nations but not for U.S., Israeli, or Western allied vessels.
The Royal Thai Navy prepared an evacuation plan for Thai citizens.
Bahrain reported an attack on a key oil refinery.
Iran used unmanned surface vessels to attack a U.S. oil tanker off Kuwait.