As US strikes, Iran and Houthis tighten grip on Hormuz, Red Sea

Welcome, Here are the key updates of the day: The US has bombed Iran for a 12th consecutive night, with at least two killed and 11 wounded Iran's IRGC has claimed responsibility for further strikes on "US military targets" in Kuwait Attacks were reported on tankers in the Hormuz and Red Sea by the Houthis and Iran Oil prices have reached $96 a barrel, the highest level since early June. And so we continue our live coverage... Saudi confirms vessel hit in Red Sea: state media 7:21 AM The New Arab Staff & Agencies A vessel belonging to a Saudi company was hit while transiting the Red Sea, Saudi state media reported Thursday, citing an official source, after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed it struck tankers in the waterway. The source, quoted by state-run Saudi Press Agency, said "the vessel ENCELIA, belonging to a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the bow of the ship," but that all crew members were safe. Iran says it struck US sites in Jordan, Kuwait 7:07 AM The New Arab Staff & Agencies The IRGC announced on Thursday that they attacked and destroyed several American military assets in Jordan. The targets included a radar for the US THAAD missile defence system, a Patriot system, a C-RAM radar and a helicopter hangar, according to a statement aired by state TV. Earlier, Iran said it had "attacked and destroyed a large warehouse of military equipment, a Patriot missile defence system, and a hangar of American MQ9 drones" at Ali al-Salem airbase, and assets at the Al-Adiri barracks. Oil prices now at $96 a barrel 7:00 AM The New Arab Staff & Agencies With the ongoing conflict, oil prices are surging. Brent crude futures reached $96 a barrel, the highest mark since early June. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude went up by $1.44, reaching $88.27. Related Articles Tags US-Israel war on Iran Strait of Hormuz Yemen Lebanon-Israel conflict Bab al-Mandeb Houthis IRGC Donald Trump Gaza War Contributors The New Arab Staff & Agencies Recommended for You Loading recommendations... More In News