Kathmandu— Iran has responded militarily to US actions, including the destruction of Iranian oil tankers, as the United States maintains a naval blockade and economic sanctions. The US Central Command released video showing three Iranian tankers being hit, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps countered with its own video of explosions. The conflict highlights the escalating tensions between the two nations, with Iran warning of further retaliation.

Regional and International Reactions

The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has drawn attention from the international community, with some countries expressing concern over the potential for further escalation. The United Nations Charter has been cited as a basis for Iran's claim that the US attacks are illegal. The conflict has also raised questions about the future of the region's energy markets and the potential for a broader conflict. The US and Iran have engaged in a 'tanker war,' with both sides accusing the other of supporting proxies and disrupting shipping in the region. The conflict has highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and the potential for further tensions between the two nations.

The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate, with both sides accusing the other of supporting proxies and disrupting shipping in the region. The US and Iran have engaged in a 'tanker war,' with both sides claiming to have inflicted significant damage. The conflict has raised concerns about the stability of global oil markets and the potential for further escalation.

(With inputs from Al Jazeera)

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