"Iran's joint military command announced it would start targeting banks and financial institutions in the Middle East. That would put at risk particularly Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain."
"Iran has effectively stopped cargo traffic in the narrow strait through which about a fifth of all oil is shipped. It has also targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations, aiming at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end their strikes."
"A projectile hit a Thai cargo ship off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it ablaze. Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, according to Thailand's Marine Department."
Iran escalated military operations across the Persian Gulf, targeting commercial vessels, Dubai International Airport, and announcing plans to strike financial institutions in the Middle East. Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai Airport, wounding four people but causing no flight disruptions. A Thai cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz with three crew members missing. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reported intercepting Iranian drones targeting their territories and oil fields. Iran has effectively halted cargo traffic through the strait, which handles approximately one-fifth of global oil shipments. The campaign aims to generate economic pressure on the United States and Israel to cease their airstrikes. Israel responded with renewed attacks on Tehran, Lebanon, and Hezbollah-connected targets. The U.N. Security Council prepared to vote on a resolution demanding Iran cease attacks on Arab neighbors.
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