Tensions in the Middle East Escalate with Iranian Missile Launch and Israeli Raid
Iran has launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia, a US-British military base in the Indian Ocean, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal, citing several official US sources. However, the missiles did not hit the base, with one malfunctioning during flight and the other being intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 interceptor. The exact timing of the attack remains unclear.
Israeli Raid in Southern Lebanon and Response from Hezbollah
Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, one person was reported dead and two others injured following an Israeli raid that targeted a house, as reported by Lebanese media outlets in Beirut. In response, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had conducted targeted raids against Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital, as well as against “terrorist targets” in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
US Approves Sale of Iranian Oil
In a separate development, the US has given the green light to sell oil from Iranian vessels already sailing, with the approval valid until April 19th. This move comes amidst ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, and is likely to have significant implications for the global oil market.
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