US-Israel-Iran War Enters 13th Day, Oil Tankers Attacked, Banks Close in UAE
The US-Israel-Iran war reached its 13th day with intensified strikes and rising casualties, now exceeding 1,300 deaths. Iran attacked two tankers in Iraqi waters Wednesday, killing one crew member and evacuating 25, while striking four other vessels. This follows attacks on 16+ ships since the conflict began, prompting Iraq to shut down oil ports. Iran threatened to halt all Middle East oil shipments to the US, Israel, and allies, leading UAE banks like Citibank and HSBC to close branches and evacuate staff. Iranian President Pezeshkian demanded reparations, an end to aggression, and international guarantees to end the war. The UN Security Council condemned Iran's attacks on GCC states but failed to adopt a Russia-led resolution mourning global losses. IEA countries agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to offset supply disruptions. Iran warned anti-government protests would be treated as enemy actions. US soldiers in Kuwait suffered brain trauma and burns from Iranian strikes, while Israelis in Kiryat Shmona demanded an end to Hezbollah attacks forcing residents into bunkers for 11 days. Pope Leo XIV called for peace prayers.