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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a container ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" 35 nautical miles northwest of Dubai and Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates. The incident happened after a projectile hit a Thai-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, setting it on fire. President Donald Trump has warned of consequences if Iran acts to stop the transport of oil in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported being targeted by attacks on Thursday involving missiles and drones. Bahrain said the "Iranian aggression targeted fuel tanks," while Saudi Arabia said it shot down two drones.
Trump said Wednesday that reports of a potential Iranian revenge plot involving drones launched from offshore targeting California are being investigated. Trump also said he had been briefed about potential Iranian sleeper cells inside the United States, adding that authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
U.S. military action during Operation Epic Fury is decimating Iran's armed forces, according to U.S. Central Command. It said Iran’s regime is “losing air capability day by day” following repeated strikes by the U.S.
US military aircraft lost in Iraq amid ongoing operations, CENTCOM confirms
A U.S. aircraft has been reported lost in Iraq during ongoing military operations against Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday.
This came on day 12 of Operation Epic Fury targeting Iranian-linked assets in the region.
According to CENTCOM, the incident involved two U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft operating in friendly airspace. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, while the second landed safely.
CENTCOM said the loss was not the result of hostile fire or friendly fire. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials have not yet released details about the number or condition of personnel involved.
"More information will be made available as the situation develops. We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Israeli forces complete waves of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure inside Lebanon
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) completed several waves of strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon, an official confirmed Thursday.
“The IDF struck several Hezbollah command centers, from which Hezbollah terrorists operated to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and its civilians,” the official said.
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically embeds its infrastructure within the civilian population across Lebanon,” the IDF said before adding that it was “another example of the organization’s cynical exploitation of Lebanese civilians for its terrorist activities.”
“Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including advance warnings, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance,” the IDF said.
Gas and diesel prices continue to climb nationwide
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rattling oil markets and raising fears of supply disruptions, gas prices are climbing—adding fresh strain for Americans already worn down by inflation.
Oil prices have surged as traders brace for the risk that fighting could continue to snarl exports out of the Persian Gulf, including through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor for global energy supplies.
This week, benchmark oil prices punched back above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, underscoring how quickly geopolitical shocks can ripple through the energy complex.
That jump is showing up at the pump.
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Tonight would be a good night for the rapture...right on cue if you will. War spreading, financial dislocations, feckless leadership, doubt/confusion abounds, etc.
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