US Military Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
The US military has launched an attack on five Iranian crude oil tankers in response to attacks on a Navy warship by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The incident marks a significant escalation of tensions between the two countries.
The strikes were carried out as President Trump was set to impose additional tariffs on Canada, which are already reeling from retaliatory measures taken against US goods.
The attack on the Navy warship by Iran's Revolutionary Guard has been cited as a reason for the military action. The US government has not provided further details about the strikes or their impact on global oil markets.