US forces have fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
The attacks cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect. Washington is awaiting an Iranian response to its latest proposal for a deal to end the war, reopen the strait and roll back Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
The US military posted video of the two Iranian tankers as their smokestacks were struck by an American fighter jet on Friday. Earlier in the week, an American military jet shot out the rudder of a tanker the US military said was attempting to breach its blockade.
A wooden dhow with 18 Indian crew capsized near the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire yesterday. The cause is under investigation. A passing vessel rescued the crew. One Indian died and four suffered burn injuries. The injured are safe and receiving treatment in Dubai. Indian Consulate officials met the rescued crew last night and are assisting the dhow owner.
Iran War Live Updates: Dhow Fire Kills One Indian Crew
A wooden cDhow, carrying general cargo, with 18 Indian crew capsized yesterday close to the Strait of Hormuz after it caught fire.
The exact cause of fire is being ascertained. The crew members were rescued by a vessel which was passing by. In this incident, one Indian on the dhow died while four received burn injuries. The injured are receiving medical treatment in Dubai and are safe.
Officials from the Indian Consulate have met the rescued Indian nationals yesterday night itself. Consulate is also in touch with the dhow owner, and extending all possible assistance.
(Source: Government of India Source)
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Iran War Live Updates: US Disables Two Iranian Tankers
US forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after clashing with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The UAE also reported a new Iranian missile and drone attack Friday. The incidents further strain a month-old ceasefire the US says remains in effect as Washington waits for Tehran’s response to a proposal to end the war, reopen the strait, and roll back its nuclear program.