politics
March 12, 2026
Oil tankers ablaze as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran: LIVE UPDATES, VIDEOS
Several oil tankers along with a major port in Oman are reportedly in flames amid ongoing the US-Israeli war with Iran
TL;DR
- Two oil tankers were targeted near Iraq's Umm Qasr port, and a port in Oman was burning.
- President Trump claimed the US has "virtually destroyed Iran" and vowed to "finish the job."
- Iran's IRGC stated its military strikes, coordinated with Hezbollah, overwhelmed enemy air defenses.
- Israel has continued striking Lebanon, reportedly causing significant casualties.
- A suspected Iranian drone struck a building in Dubai.
- The IRGC claimed full control of the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to continue attacks on US bases.
- The crew of at least one distressed vessel off Iraq was safely evacuated.
- Ballistic missiles were seen launching as part of new attacks against Israel and US assets.
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