Iran Seizes Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Launches Missile Barrage at U.S. Bases
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard seized three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 30, 2026, alleging they violated maritime routes. This follows a major ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran against U.S. forces in Jordan on July 29, most of which were intercepted by U.S. and Jordanian defense systems. Additionally, a drone strike hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at the Damietta port in Egypt, significantly escalating tensions across regional maritime corridors.
Date: July 30, 2026
Location: Middle East, Jordan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CBS News