North Korea conducts cruise missile test from new destroyer as Kim Jong Un oversees launch remotely, indicating expanding naval strike power and advancing strategic nuclear deterrence systems.

Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices.

The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.

Explosions are reported on two more foreign tankers in the Persian Gulf killing at least one person, port authorities say.