US-Iran War Live Updates: A drone strike on two gas tankers off Egypt has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of the Suez Canal, an essential alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for global oil transportation. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the West Asia conflict, now in its fifth month.
In Tehran, palpable anti-American sentiment is evident, with massive billboards condemning President Trump and the US lining major thoroughfares in the capital.
In a recent development, the war took a new direction after a drone strike targeted two gas tankers in Egypt, rekindling fears that another vital energy corridor could be drawn deeper into the conflict.
Though no group has claimed responsibility for the strike, it has raised additional concerns about the security of both the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline. These routes have grown increasingly vital for Saudi oil exports as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill.
Meanwhile, the US military has countered a series of claims from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). CENTCOM refuted Iranian assertions that three US F-35 stealth fighters and three other aircraft were destroyed, clarifying that no American aircraft sustained damage and that all missiles and drones targeting US positions were either intercepted or did not reach their targets.
CENTCOM also rejected reports claiming that the commercial oil tanker M/T Nora had breached the US naval blockade, affirming that the vessel did not penetrate its “steel wall” blockade. The command noted that over 20 US warships, hundreds of aircraft, and thousands of service members remain on duty to uphold the blockade.
In a separate statement, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on Bulgaria to retract its decision to permit the temporary deployment of US military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base, arguing that this action contributes to aggression against Iran and contradicts the historically amicable relations between the two nations.
Stay tuned for further updates.
