Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Wednesday at 3 AM ET, as the conflict enters its twelfth day.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned Iran not to place naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe military retaliation if such activity were confirmed. Soon after, the U.S. military destroyed 16 Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines near Hormuz, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.
IRGC Claims Attack On US Bases Of 5 Countries
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched drones toward the U.S. military base in Bahrain, SaudiArabia, UAE, Kuwait and Erbil in Iraq.
Qatar Urges Iran-US Talks To Ease Tensions
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs, urged de-escalation in the Middle East and called on Iran and the United States to return to negotiations, warning that Iran’s attacks on regional neighbours benefit no one, reported Al Jazeera.
IEA Reportedly Weighs Record Oil Reserve Release
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed its largest-ever emergency release of oil reserves to curb soaring crude prices, exceeding the 182 million barrels released by member countries after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The proposal was discussed at an emergency meeting of the agency’s 32-member nations, with a decision expected Wednesday, reported the Wall Street Journal.
UK Maritime Agency Reports Hormuz ship attack
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire on board and forcing the crew to evacuate.
Israel Rejects Truce Talks With Lebanon: Report
Israel has rejected diplomatic efforts by Lebanon to halt its escalating offensive against Hezbollah, insisting negotiations occur “under fire.” Talks have stalled as Beirut demands a ceasefire before discussions, while Israel wants talks to focus only on the possibility of one, reported the Financial Times.
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