US strikes vessel, Qeshm Island and sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges amid shaky ceasefire
- False flagged sanctioned tanker Lexie was en route to Iran’s Kharg island when it was struck after failing to comply with US forces for more than 24 hours
- US forces launched strikes on Qeshm Island and intercepted attempted attacks on Bahrain
- Centcom intercepted Iranian missiles targeting civillian mariners that were rightfully transiting the strait
- Ofac’s latest designations target Iran’s digital asset exchanges; the Treasury also warned against toll payments to Iran for safe passage
Tensions rise as attacks continue despite an ongoing ceasefire between the US and Iran. Shipping eagerly awaits a resolution to the ongoing choke on Middle East Gulf exports
