Iran: U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran

Iran launched a series of strikes at U.S. targets in the Middle East, according to TASS, while U.S. forces conducted new strikes on Iran following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, TASS and The Wall Street Journal report. The UAE’s air defenses repelled a missile and drone attack originating from Iran, the UAE ministry said, per TASS. Politico reported that U.S. officials are assessing who is most at risk due to the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal, and TASS cited Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin as saying Iran is facing consequences for its actions.

Ukraine

Nine people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a passenger bus, the regional governor said, per RT. Kiev’s air defenses failed to intercept new Russian strikes, according to Le Monde as cited by TASS. The New York Times reported that Ukraine’s drone supplier Helsing operates a secret manufacturing plant in southern Germany.

Taiwan

Typhoon Bavi caused significant damage in eastern China and Taiwan, with 134 people reported injured, according to The Straits Times. Taiwan’s military recruited 5,000 volunteers but faces challenges in retaining personnel, South China Morning Post reports.

Strait of Hormuz

A European newspaper reported that Europe may consider implementing tolls for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as a potential measure to address regional security concerns.

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China

China conducted a ballistic missile test, which ABC News Australia reports has intensified discussions about the need for a Pacific security pact.

Israel

Iran’s supreme leader vowed to seek revenge against the U.S. and Israel, RT reports.

Elsewhere

A next-generation ramjet fuel propulsion system was tested for future military applications, ZeroHedge reports. Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant marks a shift in the developing world’s atomic energy ambitions, The Straits Times notes.