US-Iran tensions escalate
US announces new Iran strikes after tanker attacks; South Carolina fills Senate vacancy temporarily
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone — the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham — to fill Graham's U.S. Senate seat on a temporary basis, according to AP via Joplin Globe. She will serve until January, when Graham's term ends. A special Republican primary next month will determine who runs for the seat long-term.
Separately, Iran attacked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others, according to AP via WDRB. The United States has since announced a new round of strikes on Iran, and President Donald Trump said he is "reinstating" a blockade of Iranian waters.
Lindsey Graham's Sister Named to His Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone will step in as South Carolina's junior senator following the death of her brother Lindsey Graham, AP via Herald Bulletin reported. Gov. McMaster chose her to serve the remaining months of the term, which runs through January. She is not expected to run for the seat herself.
A special Republican primary is scheduled for next month to pick a nominee for Graham's seat. That election will set the stage for a general contest to choose who holds the seat going forward. South Carolina is a reliably Republican state, so the GOP primary winner is widely expected to win the general election as well.
Iran Strikes Two Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched two cruise missiles at oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting vessels named the Mombasa and the Al Bahiyah, according to AP via WDRB. The UAE's Defense Ministry confirmed the attack. One mariner was killed and eight others were wounded in the strikes.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important waterways. Roughly 20% of global oil passes through it each day. An extended conflict there could send energy prices sharply higher around the world.
US Launches New Strikes on Iran After Tanker Attack
The United States announced a new round of military strikes on Iran following the tanker attack, according to AP via Union Bulletin. President Trump said he is "reinstating" a blockade of Iranian waters. The move signals a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Details on the scale of the US strikes were limited in early reports. But the back-and-forth — Iran hitting tankers, the US hitting Iran — points to a fast-moving crisis in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes.
Minnesota Investigators Gather Evidence in Two Fatal Shootings
Minnesota prosecutors have gathered key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, according to AP via BDT Online. Few other details were immediately available about either case. Investigators are still working to build their files.
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