Daily brief
Iran seized multiple cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, halting traffic in the key shipping lane. The seizures follow a breakdown in diplomacy and the US maintaining a blockade, with Iran also firing on vessels.
The US military intercepted and boarded an oil tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized a Greek-managed oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions were heard in Tehran, with Iranian media reporting air defenses engaging hostile targets; the Israeli army denied any involvement in attacking Iran.
Two Israeli Air Force technicians were indicted for spying on the IDF chief and Itamar Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest.
The US navy secretary was fired amid the Iran blockade, and a third US aircraft carrier headed to the Middle East amid tensions.