Iran appears to be targeting vessels conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military institute. (Pics/AFP)

Iran witnessed a major government-organised rally in Tehran, where large crowds gathered as volunteers pledged to defend the country amid ongoing tensions and war with the US and Israel. Participants marched in combat uniforms, carried flags, and attended displays of military hardware, while senior Iranian officials watched the proceedings. (Pics/AFP)