Iran blockade and Hormuz tensions escalate
CENTCOM says US forces are enforcing a naval blockade of Iran and keeping Hormuz open, while reports point to mine strikes, an attack on Omani navigation infrastructure and regional war preparations.
What we know
CENTCOM said US forces are keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and enforcing the blockade. The NYT reports neighbouring states resist closing Iran's land borders. Unconfirmed reports say the IRGC claims two tankers hit mines, and a claim says Iran destroyed a navigation system on an Omani island. Euronews reports the UAE is stockpiling food and preparing for a wider regional war.
How the story developed
CENTCOM says US forces are enforcing a naval blockade of Iran and keeping Hormuz open, while reports point to mine strikes, an attack on Omani navigation infrastructure and regional war preparations.
CENTCOM says it is enforcing a naval blockade of Iran while keeping Hormuz open; reports of mined tankers are unconfirmed.
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