World News Brief Tuesday
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said naval mines it planted in the Strait of Hormuz caused two oil tankers to catch fire. Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile, and Britain will deploy fighter jets. US oil rose more than 5%. The death toll from a Houthi attack in Shabwa exceeded 70.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reported that naval mines it planted in the Strait of Hormuz caused two oil tankers to catch fire as they attempted to cross routes Tehran considers illegal. These developments come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Separately, Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran. The Saudi-led military coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh, while the British Defense Ministry said London will deploy fighter jets on defensive missions to assist Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi attacks backed by Iran in Yemen. US oil prices rose more than 5% amid growing concerns over supply shortages. In Yemen, the death toll from a Houthi missile attack on a government forces camp in Shabwa province on Monday exceeded 70. Diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine continue, while rights concerns have been raised over imminent executions in Saudi Arabia.