Key facts
- U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
- The U.S. military stated it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships and struck Iranian military facilities in response.
- The United Arab Emirates reported engaging two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. actions, calling them 'hostile' and a violation of the ceasefire.
U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The U.S. military stated that its forces thwarted attacks on three Navy ships and struck Iranian military facilities in response. The United Arab Emirates reported that its air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran, wounding three people. These actions cast further doubt on a month-old ceasefire. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. military actions as 'hostile' and a violation of the ceasefire. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a 'serious offer' from Iran, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated ongoing diplomatic efforts. Satellite images reviewed by the Associated Press show an oil slick emanating from Iran's main crude export terminal, Kharg Island, with an estimated 80,000 barrels spilled.