Iran Reports Attacks on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with U.S.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have destroyed a U.S. early warning radar in Bahrain and reported multiple oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz after entering "unauthorized and dangerous routes." This comes as U.S. President Trump announced he has pulled Vice President Vance from engaging in potential peace talks with Iran, stating the U.S. does not need a deal. The escalating tensions and disruptions in the critical Strait of Hormuz have led to a rise in oil prices. The UN Security Council held a briefing on November 13 to discuss the situation in the Gulf region and its implications for international peace and security.