Commodities
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at US Forces in Middle East
The US military confirmed that Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, ending a brief pause in fighting. The US Central Command said all Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted.
US forces 'remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness,' according to the statement from the US Central Command.
The incident marked the end of a period of calm that had lasted for several days following weeks of escalation over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which 20% of the world's oil normally flows.