Trump Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump convened an emergency Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The meeting came after Iran claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz under US military escort.
The Iranian military alleged that the two tankers were halted because they attempted to pass through an 'undeclared route' under American aerial protection. Four additional oil tankers reportedly reversed course following the attack.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint in the ongoing conflict, with Iran and the US disputing designated shipping corridors through the strategic waterway. Tehran claims vessels must comply with its navigation rules, while Washington continues to escort commercial shipping through the region.
The prolonged tensions have significantly affected global energy markets, with crude oil prices rising above $90 per barrel following recent military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.