Commodities
US Strikes Five Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
The US military has launched a fresh attack on Iranian oil tankers in response to an alleged attempt by Iran to hit US warships. This is the second series of direct US attacks on Iranian ships in days.
The CENTCOM, which oversees US operations in the Middle East, claims that the latest strikes were in retaliation for Iranian attempts to hit US warships. No further details have been provided on the nature or extent of these alleged attempts.