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First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers

The US signed a Saudi nuclear deal allowing future uranium enrichment as US strikes continued in Iran and Houthis attacked Saudi tankers.

SourcesAP News07:02 UTCAl Jazeera09:20 UTCThe Guardian12:07 UTCSave

AP News, Al Jazeera and The Guardian

Key points

From The Guardian’s report
  • The US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to allow future uranium enrichment.
  • The deal will be submitted to Congress for review and may face monitoring safeguards opposition.
  • House Republicans agreed to start writing a $95bn bill for the Iran war and aid to farmers.
  • US forces launched a 12th successive night of strikes widening across western and central Iran.
  • Yemen’s Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers; one was reported ablaze in the Red Sea.

Why it matters. The agreement could reshape nuclear oversight, while Congress prepares a $95bn Iran war and farmer aid bill.

What to watch. Congress will review the deal and safeguards, while attention remains on further strikes and the condition of the attacked tankers.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea.
  • The U.S. carried out its 12th night of strikes against Iran, amid rising control disputes.
  • The standoff threatens vital shipping lanes, where about 12% of world trade passes through Bab el-Mandeb.
  • A blockade of Saudi-linked shipping remains in effect until a Saudi blockade against the Houthis is lifted.
  • Strait of Hormuz conflict deepened, prompting U.S. port blockade and possible nuclear site targeting threats.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

“Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • The US continued striking Iran for a 12th consecutive night early Thursday, and Iran retaliated across the Gulf.
  • CENTCOM said it concluded a new round at 02:30 GMT, targeting maritime and missile-related capabilities.
  • Iran’s IRGC claimed a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after attempted navigation off Oman’s coast.
  • In Kuwait, IRGC said it destroyed equipment at Ali Al Salem airbase, including Patriot and MQ9 drone assets.
  • Houthis claimed cruise and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla in the Red Sea.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

“A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • The Houthis say they closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping.
  • The attacks damaged two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with fires reported and no casualties.
  • Bab el-Mandeb carries about 12% of world trade, including a fourth of global container traffic.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the Houthis to stop and said they were misled by Iran.
  • Analyst data shows Bab el-Mandeb carried 7 million barrels a day in June versus 4 million before the Iran war.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

“First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers”

Key points from The Guardian
  • The US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to allow future uranium enrichment.
  • The deal will be submitted to Congress for review and may face monitoring safeguards opposition.
  • House Republicans agreed to start writing a $95bn bill for the Iran war and aid to farmers.
  • US forces launched a 12th successive night of strikes widening across western and central Iran.
  • Yemen’s Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers; one was reported ablaze in the Red Sea.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea.
  • The U.S. carried out its 12th night of strikes against Iran, amid rising control disputes.
  • The standoff threatens vital shipping lanes, where about 12% of world trade passes through Bab el-Mandeb.
  • A blockade of Saudi-linked shipping remains in effect until a Saudi blockade against the Houthis is lifted.
  • Strait of Hormuz conflict deepened, prompting U.S. port blockade and possible nuclear site targeting threats.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • The US continued striking Iran for a 12th consecutive night early Thursday, and Iran retaliated across the Gulf.
  • CENTCOM said it concluded a new round at 02:30 GMT, targeting maritime and missile-related capabilities.
  • Iran’s IRGC claimed a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after attempted navigation off Oman’s coast.
  • In Kuwait, IRGC said it destroyed equipment at Ali Al Salem airbase, including Patriot and MQ9 drone assets.
  • Houthis claimed cruise and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla in the Red Sea.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • The Houthis say they closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping.
  • The attacks damaged two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with fires reported and no casualties.
  • Bab el-Mandeb carries about 12% of world trade, including a fourth of global container traffic.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the Houthis to stop and said they were misled by Iran.
  • Analyst data shows Bab el-Mandeb carried 7 million barrels a day in June versus 4 million before the Iran war.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers”
Key points from The Guardian
  • The US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to allow future uranium enrichment.
  • The deal will be submitted to Congress for review and may face monitoring safeguards opposition.
  • House Republicans agreed to start writing a $95bn bill for the Iran war and aid to farmers.
  • US forces launched a 12th successive night of strikes widening across western and central Iran.
  • Yemen’s Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers; one was reported ablaze in the Red Sea.

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