Iran attacks commercial vessels and Dubai airport as conflict widens Iran fired on commercial ships and launched drones that struck near Dubai International Airport, intensifying a campaign that threatens oil‑rich Gulf traffic while global energy concerns grow [2][10].
Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly wounded after Israeli strike The new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was said to be injured in the same Israeli airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Israeli officials declined to comment on the injuries [6][7].
Four injured in Dubai drone incident but flights remain operational Two Iranian drones hit the vicinity of Dubai airport, wounding four people; despite the attack, airline operations continued according to the Dubai Media Office [10].
Thai cargo ship ablaze after projectile in Strait of Hormuz A projectile struck the Thai vessel Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it on fire, rescuing 20 crew members, and leaving three missing, as reported by Thailand’s Marine Department [11].
Iran halts cargo traffic; U.S. destroys 16 Iranian minelayers At least 12 confirmed incidents have occurred in the strait, killing seven mariners, while the United States announced the destruction of 16 Iranian minelayers near the waterway [11][14].
Oil markets react: Brent up 20% and IEA releases emergency reserves Brent crude rose roughly 20% since the war began; the International Energy Agency pledged 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to ease market strain [15][17].