US attacks oil tanker with Hellfire missiles as Trump sends new warning to Iran

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe US military launched Hellfire missiles at an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg Island, after the vessel ignored multiple warnings. This action followed a warning from Donald Trump for Tehran to 'better behave' amid renewed strikes over the Strait of Hormuz. The US has resumed a naval blockade against Iran, having redirected two ships and disabled another since Tuesday. Tehran has warned against any further US interference in Hormuz and threatened to target regional infrastructure if Donald Trump carries out threats against Iranian infrastructure. US officials state the strikes aim to force open the strait and target Iranian military capabilities, potentially preceding more complex operations. In fullIran-US war latest: Trump launches hellfire missiles at ship in Strait of Hormuz in new round of strikesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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