US continues strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran threatens oil blockade
The warning widened to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it could shut West Asian oil exports if its infrastructure comes under attack.
The warning widened to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it could shut West Asian oil exports if its infrastructure comes under attack.
The clashes widened to bases and Gulf territory, while one missile was also reported to hit the Komala headquarters in Erbil, Iraq.
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
What's new: Swinton died during a controlled blast of a downed Iranian drone at Erbil Air Base, and another service member was injured.
Why it matters: attacks on Gulf infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising risks for global oil supplies and consumer fuel prices.
Why it matters: The strikes aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic remains far below normal and oil prices have been jolted.
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
What's new: Centcom reported another service member killed in Iraq and said remains found after the Jordan base strike are still being identified.
IRGC also claimed strikes on a U.S. Navy fuel dock in Kuwait and fighter deployment sites in Bahrain in Nasr 2.
Why it matters: Fighting has again choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil to about $85 a barrel.
Shipping through the strategic oil route was disrupted again as the US maintained its naval blockade of Iran.
Earlier: Iran strikes U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, targets 85 sitesSeries: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7What's new: Kuwait reported damage at a power and desalination station as Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan intercepted Iranian attacks.
Iran called the strike a war crime as fresh explosions were reported in several cities and at key points near the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier: Iran claims strikes on US bases and radar in Kuwait, Bahrain, OmanSeries: Iran · US Iran Military Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 13Why it matters: Oil rose more than 4% and only six vessels crossed the strait Sunday, underscoring risks to global energy flows.
What's new: The rhetoric rose after funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and followed renewed US strikes and maritime moves.
What's new: CentCom said three nights of strikes have now hit more than 300 targets as Iran warned of a "severe response."
Technical Israel-Lebanon talks are set for a closed-door session in Rome next week to carry out the June 26 agreement.
Series: Lebanon · Israel Withdrawal Negotiations · 2 chapters since Jul 10Analysts cite U.S. strikes on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as pressure on the rupiah, despite higher reserves.
Why it matters: The move jolted oil prices more than 3% and put a June ceasefire at risk as Iran threatened a response.
What's new: Washington also revoked Iran's oil sales license, a move that sent oil prices up more than 3%.
The draft would free up frozen Iranian assets, ease oil sanctions and launch 60-day nuclear talks; signing could come as soon as June 14 in Geneva.
New Delhi summoned a US diplomat and demanded an end to attacks on merchant ships in the area.
The deaths prompted India to lodge a sharp protest with Washington and summon a U.S. diplomat in New Delhi.
The US said six Iranian missiles were intercepted and one missed its target, sharpening risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier: Iran Attack Shuts Kuwait Airport, Injures SeveralSeries: Iran · US Iran Regional Escalation · 12 chapters since May 28