WS #10281
Iran announces Strait of Hormuz closure in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed 83, escalating tensions ahead of US-Iran talks; US denies closure, traffic continues. Ukraine strikes Tyumen oil refinery in Siberia, the farthest attack into Russia, while Russia imposes fuel rationing in Moscow due to repeated drone attacks on oil infrastructure. US to field Typhon midrange missile systems in Japan for joint drills, with launchers to remain, escalating deterrence against China.
Strait of Hormuz Re-Closure
Iran announces Strait of Hormuz closure in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed 83, escalating tensions ahead of US-Iran talks; US denies closure, traffic continues.
Ukraine strikes Tyumen oil refinery in Siberia, the farthest attack into Russia, while Russia imposes fuel rationing in Moscow due to repeated drone attacks on oil infrastructure.
US to field Typhon midrange missile systems in Japan for joint drills, with launchers to remain, escalating deterrence against China.