Iran Says Seven Tankers Hit Near Hormuz as Oil Reaches Five-Month High; Trump Disputes Claims
Photo: The GuardianIran's Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it hit four oil tankers in the Gulf and that three more ships struck mines near the Strait of Hormuz, as Brent crude rose 3% to $112 a barrel, the highest since May 18. Iranian state television said seven tankers were damaged, possibly the most in a single day since the war began Feb. 28. The Guard warned that US bases could be targeted. President Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran was inventing hits to raise oil prices before the midterms. Other sources have not confirmed the attacks. Saudi aviation authorities said two people died and eight were hurt in an attack on Dammam's King Fahd International Airport, and Reuters reported the US ordered some diplomats and families out of Saudi Arabia.
Alternative/independent outlets (AP, Antiwar.com) lead with Iran's tanker claims; Antiwar.com adds Trump's denial and the lack of outside confirmation. Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative outlets had. Left-leaning outlets focus on Saudi casualties, oil prices and US evacuations, with CBS also featuring Trump's accusation.
How the sides differ Alternative sources lead with Iran's tanker claims and missing confirmation; left sources stress oil prices and Saudi attacks; right sources have not covered the story.
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CBS highlights Trump's claim and Saudi aviation officials' casualty figures from the Dammam airport attack. The Guardian focuses on the oil price jump, the Guard's claims and US diplomatic departures.
AP and Antiwar.com lead with Iran's report of seven damaged tankers. Antiwar.com adds the Guard's warning about US bases, Trump's accusation and the absence of independent confirmation.