Head of US Central Command says Iran attacked seven commercial ships over past week

The head of US Central Command said that Iran had "intentionally targeted" seven commercial ships over the past week, resulting in "nearly a dozen" civilian crew members being killed, injured or going missing.

"Iranian forces have also launched dozens of missiles and drones toward neighboring Gulf countries," Admiral Brad Cooper said in a statement, adding US forces are holding Tehran accountable for "unwarranted aggression".