Iran Targets Busiest International Airport as Top UN Body Demands Halt to Attacks on Gulf Neighbors
Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping and oil infrastructure have disrupted a fifth of global traded oil, prompting the International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels of emergency reserves.
- Iranian drone attacks hit a building near Dubai Creek Harbor early Thursday, part of an escalating campaign targeting Gulf infrastructure and commercial vessels amid intensifying regional conflict.
- The Islamic Republic's strikes aim to generate sufficient economic pain pressuring the United States and Israel to end the war that began 12 days ago, according to analysts tracking the conflict.
- A Thai cargo ship caught fire in the strait of Hormuz after Iranian strikes, while firefighters battled blazes at fuel storage tanks at the port in Salalah following days of attacks.
- The Security Council voted Wednesday to demand a halt to Iran's 'egregious attacks' on Gulf neighbors, a 13-0 vote reflecting Tehran's isolated position as it responds to regional strikes.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the United States will release 172 million barrels of oil next week, complementing the International Energy Agency's commitment to release 400 million barrels to stabilize markets.
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and the world’s busiest for international travel.
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Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Tehran and Beirut. Meanwhile, Iran attacks commercial ships across the Persian Gulf, targets Dubai International Airport, and vows to choke off oil in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump stresses again Wednesday that Operation Epic Fury will end soon, saying there is “nothing left to target.” U.S. Central Command says the United States has now hit more than 5,500 Iranian targets. Oil prices, while off…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked commercial ships and Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, escalating a campaign to close the Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mount and the United States…
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded…
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