The US military confirms a refuelling plane went down over western Iraq, while saying neither hostile nor friendly fire was to blame
A statement says “rescue efforts are ongoing” after an incident involving two aircrafts, the second of which landed safely
The White House says it will grant countries a 30-day license to buy Russian oil that’s currently stranded at sea, despite sanctions, in an attempt to ease concerns about supply
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French President Emmanuel Macron announces the first death from his country’s forces since the war began
Earlier, Israel said it had launched a new wave of strikes against the Iranian capital, Tehran – it has also targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon today
Elsewhere, a statement attributed to Iran’s new supreme leader was read out on state-controlled TV – it is his first since assuming power and included a commitment to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz
At least three more cargo ships have been attacked in the Gulf, apparently by Iran. Iranian state media say Iranian forces were behind at least one strike
BBC