Middle East crisis live: US fires on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers it claims were trying to violate blockade

[theguardian@mstd.seungjin.net]

Middle East crisis live: US fires on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers it claims were trying to violate blockade

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire * [Ceasefire under threat after strikes exchanged in strait][1] The ship monitor **Tanker Trackers** has posted the following on X about the Ocean Koi oil tanker: Her new name is actua... #TheGuardian

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

(Fri, 8 May 2026 15:30:27 +0000)