Iran-US-Israel War Live Updates | US forces targeted two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after a night of exchanges with Iranian forces, as the UAE reported new missile and drone strikes that left three people injured. This latest escalation has heightened concerns about the delicate ceasefire between Iran, the US, and Israel, with global markets keeping a close eye on disruptions to oil shipments and rising tensions in this crucial waterway.
The recent escalation has raised significant questions about the delicate ceasefire that has been in place for a month, which Washington asserts is still technically active. The US is awaiting Iran’s reaction to a proposal aimed at ceasing hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and imposing restrictions on Tehran’s nuclear program. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for “a serious offer” from Iran later on Friday.
According to the US military, the two tankers were trying to circumvent an American blockade on Iranian ports. Previously, Washington stated that attempts by Iran to target three US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz were thwarted, leading to retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. No US naval vessels were hit during these exchanges.
In response, Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire and escalating the conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commented that the US was consistently undermining diplomatic efforts whenever negotiations seemed feasible.
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