US warns UN of 'clear threat' from Iran after oil tanker attacks

Two Japanese and Norweigan oil tankers have been left ablaze after suspected attacks, sparking fears of a broader conflict.

Two oil tankers have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz with 44 sailors evacuated to Iran. Source: AAP

The United States has called for the UN Security Council to confront a "clear threat" posed by Tehran, after Washington said Iran was behind an attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

The council met behind closed doors to hear US acting Ambassador Jonathan Cohen present a briefing on Washington's assessment that Iran was responsible for the suspected attack on two tankers in the strategic sea lane. 

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