Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported that they halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media. The action came amid a temporary pause in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The Guards’ navy stated that the tankers ignored warnings and continued on an unsafe route, leading to their interception (arabnews.Pk).
Meanwhile, the U.S. And Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, escalating regional hostilities. These attacks followed reports that the U.S. Had thwarted an Iranian missile attack and that Saudi Arabia had intercepted drones. The strikes occurred shortly after a brief calm following weeks of heightened tensions over Hormuz.
Jordan reported that five Iranian missiles were shot down at dawn, highlighting the continued military activity between the two nations. The situation remains volatile as Iran warns of further action if its control over the strategic waterway is threatened.
Oman has proposed a Gulf-backed plan to introduce voluntary fees for ships passing through Hormuz, aiming to ease disruptions caused by the conflict. However, the plan faces challenges as tensions persist and the U.S. Continues to engage with Iran over access and security concerns.
