Iranian commander says US military attacked two passenger boats, not IRGC vessels, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.
ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.
Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.