The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has, for the first time in 20 years, referred Iran to the UN Security Council over its failure to cooperate with investigations into uranium traces found at undeclared sites. The resolution, backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany, was passed with 23 votes in favor, while Russia, China, and Niger opposed.
The US military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s IRGC allegedly targeted an American warship with ballistic missiles, according to CENTCOM. The strikes took place near the Gulf of Oman and Kharg Island, raising concerns over regional shipping.
