Commodities
US Central Command Hits Three Iranian Oil Tankers
US Central Command announced that it had struck three Iranian oil tankers on September 5. The attack targeted a ship off the coast of Kharg Island, which is close to Iran's main oil export hub.
The incident comes as tensions between the US and Iran remain high. In recent months, there have been several reports of attacks and counterattacks between the two countries.
US Central Command did not provide further details on the attack, including the type of weaponry used or the damage caused to the tankers.