Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit
Iran has fired a new wave of missiles, escalating tensions in the region and prompting warnings from the US and its allies. The conflict has raised concerns about global oil prices and the stability of the region, with a Kuwaiti oil tanker catching fire at a port in Dubai.
Iran fired missiles early Tuesday, defying US warnings of possible strikes on key energy infrastructure. A Kuwaiti oil tanker caught fire at a port in Dubai, injuring four people from falling debris. Saudi Arabia intercepted eight ballistic missiles, as tensions spread across the Gulf. Iran proposed imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and blocking US and Israeli vessels. The US warned that targeting civilian infrastructure would violate international humanitarian law. The conflict has escalated across the region, pushing global oil prices higher.
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