Israel continues to strike Iran as the conflict’s death toll rises, while international concerns grow over potential disruptions to global oil supplies and regional stability. The U.S. is deploying additional personnel to the region amid escalating tensions.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 1,300 people, according to the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations. Over 2,000 people — including civilians and military personnel — have been killed in the region so far, according to CNN estimates.
Here are more of today’s headlines:
Iran mulls over strait traffic: Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, as long as the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, a senior Iranian official tells CNN.
$10 million reward: The US government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Oil prices reach higher: Global oil prices settled at the highest level today since July 2022 as anxiety about the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz continued across global markets.
Family torn apart: An Israeli strike killed nine family members, including five children, in south Lebanon. CNN’s Isobel Yeung visited the site of destruction:
Strike in Southern Lebanon kills five children
CNN’s Isobel Yeung visited the site of a strike on a yoghurt factory in Irkay, Southern Lebanon. The area was struck overnight by Israel, who issued an evacuation order Thursday night. The IDF say they were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Nine people were killed in the strike, including 5 children.
US sends more personnel: The Pentagon is deploying a rapid response unit typically comprised of around 2,500 Marines and sailors, three officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
Trilateral talks: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US sought to postpone the next round of trilateral talks aiming to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, citing the war in the Middle East.
Israeli strikes spike pollution: CNN found Israeli strikes at fuel facilities across Tehran last weekend spiked pollution levels, ignited fires and caused oil spills, which raised questions and sparked criticism by environmental experts and health officials.
Vance in North Carolina: Vice President JD Vance dodged a question during a speech about what he said to President Donald Trump about the Iran war, citing confidentiality and implying he could go to prison if he discussed it. He also told reporters Khamenei is “hurt,” but it’s unclear if the United States is responsible.
CNN’s Dana Karni, Max Saltman, Sophie Tanno, Catherine Nicholls, Frederik Pleitgen, David Goldman, Jennifer Hansler, Joseph Ataman, Isobel Yeung, Brice Laine, Sara Dadouch, John Towfighi, Natasha Bertrand, Katie Polglase, Pallabi Munsi, Billy Stockwell and Kit Maher contributed to this report.
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