Commodities
US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
The US military has launched an attack on three Iranian oil tankers in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries. The strike comes after Iran was accused of targeting US warships, marking the first exchange of fire in a month.
US forces had earlier accused Iran of firing at its warships, prompting the retaliatory strike. No casualties or significant damage were reported from either side.
The incident is part of an ongoing cycle of violence and retaliation between the US and Iran, which has seen multiple incidents of ships being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.