Iran Threatens Tankers Near Bahrain, Kuwait After US Hits 2 Iranian Vessels
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Updated · CNN International · Sep 8
Iran Threatens Tankers Near Bahrain, Kuwait After US Hits 2 Iranian Vessels
3 articles · Updated · CNN International · Sep 8
Summary
Iran warned crews to abandon oil tankers near Bahraini and Kuwaiti ports, saying the vessels would be targeted in retaliation for new US strikes.
Two US officials said American forces hit multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island after attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship; one tanker was reported four miles from Kharg and another off Jask.
The strikes extend Washington’s Strait of Hormuz campaign, which includes escorting commercial shipping and maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian ports to tighten economic pressure.
Tuesday’s escalation followed a US strike on another Iranian tanker about six miles from Kharg over the weekend and came with fresh sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines and nine service providers tied to Mahan Air.