US fighter jet strikes Iranian tankers trying to break blockade in Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingNZ Herald2026-05-08
The US military struck Iranian oil tankers attempting to bypass its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran retaliated by attacking the UAE, raising concerns about a potential military confrontation. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian vessel crossing American ships in the Gulf would be destroyed.