Lawmakers to press US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Russia sanctions bill, WSJ reports
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Lawmakers to press US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Russia sanctions bill, WSJ reports.
Sources
- Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province was reportedly targeted by four drones, Naya for Iraq reports
- A large explosion was reportedly detected in the Strait of Hormuz near an area where tankers have previously been struck, Fars reports, citing OSINT sources
- Explosions were reportedly heard in Iran's port city of Sirik, with claims that US forces struck an anti-ship missile launcher targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's Channel 12 reports
- Iranian missiles were reportedly launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, Sabereen News reports
- US military is reducing troop presence at bases across the Middle East, while the State Department is ordering further staff reductions at diplomatic posts amid regional threats and potential US military action against Iran, NBC News reports
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