“Iran attacked and set alight a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored at Dubai port, causing damage to the vessel’s hull”

“The fire was extinguished within hours and no injuries were reported”

“The US-Israel war against Iran has spread across the region, killing thousands, disrupting energy supplies and threatening economic chaos”

“Trump has continued to give mixed messages, threatening to destroy Iran’s energy facilities unless it agrees to peace terms – while simultaneously claiming diplomatic progress in ending the war the US started together with Israel”

“The cable, signed by the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and obtained by the Guardian, tells embassies to pursue five broad goals: countering hostile messaging, expanding access to information, exposing adversary behavior, elevating local voices who support US interests, and promoting those 'telling America’s story'”

“The government of Iran, which the US has attacked, is a prolific and sophisticated disinformation actor, while Russian and Chinese influence operations continue to target US allies globally”

“They have been told to use local influencers, academics and community leaders abroad to make US-funded narratives feel more organic”