Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters Iran instigated attacks on two fuel tankers in the Gulf of Oman early Thursday. The attacks started fires, and crews on the vessels were evacuated. Pompeo said Iran is executing a promise to interrupt the flow of oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Photo APIran is trying to rally support from Russia, China and other countries to help counter a U.S. campaign that has included crippling economic sanctions and thousands of additional troops committed to the Middle East. As Washington struggles to build robust international support for its pressure tactics against Tehran, Iranian officials are working to take advantage.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 18, 2019 15:14 UTC