Iranian Missiles Strike Emirati Tankers in Hormuz; One Dead, U.S. Facilities Targeted

Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launched missiles that struck two Emirati oil tankers, killing one person and injuring eight, Abu Dhabi reported. The attack occurred amid heightened regional instability and follows threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump to target Iran's capabilities in the strategic waterway.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Bahrain. They stated that targets included weapons depots, a satellite communications center, and the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet. The Guard asserted that a command and control center for autonomous vessels was completely destroyed.

Meanwhile, Jordan's military announced it had intercepted four Iranian missiles that entered its airspace early Tuesday morning, causing no casualties or damage. The U.S. military also reported increased activity, with at least a dozen military aircraft, including tankers and surveillance planes, observed over the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.