US-Iran Strait Tensions
US Launches More Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Control Intensifies; Iran Retaliates
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The United States has launched new strikes on Iran and reimposed a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a conflict that is now spilling across the Middle East. Iran struck back fast, targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and two tankers linked to the United Arab Emirates, according to AP News.
Both Washington and Tehran are now openly fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The standoff is threatening global oil supplies and drawing neighboring countries into the crossfire, AP News reported.
US Blockade Triggers Iranian Strikes Across the Region
President Donald Trump announced that the US is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after, American forces launched additional strikes on Iranian targets. Iran responded by hitting Bahrain, Jordan, and two UAE-linked tankers, according to AP News.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. About 20% of the world's oil passes through it. Whoever controls the strait holds enormous power over global energy markets. Both sides are now fighting to hold that advantage, AP News reported.
Lindsey Graham Dies, South Carolina Names Replacement
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the US Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. The appointment is temporary while a permanent replacement is determined, according to AP News.
Graham was one of the most prominent voices in the US Senate for decades. His death marks the end of a long political career. Nordone has no prior elected office experience, making her appointment a notable choice by McMaster.
Federal Judge Rejects Trump IRS Lawsuit as Improper
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose." The judge also referred one of Trump's attorneys for possible disciplinary action. The ruling is a sharp rebuke of the legal strategy used in the case, AP News reported.
No further details about the nature of the disciplinary referral were immediately available. The ruling adds to a string of legal setbacks for the administration in federal courts.
Bangkok Hotel Fire Death Toll Climbs to 30
A fire in Bangkok has killed at least 30 people, according to AP News. Another 24 survivors remain in critical condition. The fire's cause has not yet been officially confirmed, but authorities are investigating.
The high number of critical patients means the death toll could rise further. Emergency crews have been working the scene as hospitals treat the most seriously injured victims. Bangkok officials have not released details on where exactly the fire broke out.
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