Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have attacked an oil tanker and two other ships in the strait of Hormuz, as the United States conducts a tenth consecutive night of strikes and the Pentagon acknowledges nearly 100 troops have been injured in recent weeks.
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Key facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims an attack on an oil tanker and two other ships in the strait of Hormuz.
- The US carried out a tenth consecutive night of strikes, according to the Guardian.
- The Pentagon has admitted almost 100 troops were injured in recent weeks.
- The Lebanese army confirmed troop deployment to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, previously occupied by the Israeli military.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility for attacks on an oil tanker and two other ships in the strait of Hormuz, according to a live report from the Guardian on the escalating Middle East crisis.
The claimed attacks come as the United States carried out what the Guardian described as a tenth consecutive night of strikes, marking a sustained period of military action in the region.
In its coverage, the Guardian reported that the Pentagon has admitted almost 100 troops have been injured in recent weeks, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies.
The situation in Lebanon has also seen developments. The Lebanese army issued a statement confirming the deployment of troops to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, in the Nabatieh area, which had been occupied by the Israeli military.
In its statement shared online, the Lebanese army said: “Military units began deploying this morning in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Nabatieh, following ongoing communications with the military coordination group for Lebanon.”
The developments reflect a widening confrontation involving Iran, the United States and their respective allies across multiple fronts in the region.
Why it matters
The strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil, and attacks there raise concerns about global energy supplies and freedom of navigation. Continued US strikes and mounting troop injuries signal a deepening confrontation with the potential for wider regional escalation.
Frequently asked questions
What did Iran's Revolutionary Guard claim?
According to the Guardian, Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for an attack on an oil tanker and two other ships in the strait of Hormuz.
How many US troops have been injured?
The Guardian reported that the Pentagon has admitted almost 100 troops have been injured in recent weeks.
What is happening in Lebanon?
The Lebanese army confirmed it began deploying troops to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in the Nabatieh area, a town that had been occupied by the Israeli military.
Timeline
- Trump threatens to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants in retaliation for strait of Hormuz attacks – Middle East crisis live
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- Iran claims attacks on strait of Hormuz ships amid fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
The Guardian World: Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships as US carries out tenth consecutive night of strikes Full report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies The Lebanese army has issued a statement confi