US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries
The United States carried out a sixth night of major attacks on Iran, completing the wave at 01:40 GMT.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished16:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states”
US increases attacks on Iran while Tehran responds to Gulf states
Key points
- The US intensified attacks on Iran, hitting targets near Tehran and a ship accused of breaking its blockade.
- Six consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes raise fears of total war and cast doubt on last month’s interim deal.
- Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting US allies in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, plus an intercepted drone over Erbil.
- Iran said it shut the strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of global oil and gas exports.
- Oil prices rose to about $85 a barrel as shipping disruptions continued and analysts warned of potential $100 levels.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
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The United States carried out a sixth night of major attacks on Iran, completing the wave at 01:40 GMT.