Iran has targeted oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with the United States.
Reports indicate that two oil tankers were struck and immobilized, adding to the growing list of shipping disruptions in the critical waterway.
This development comes as US forces continue their campaign of strikes against Iranian targets, now in their ninth consecutive day.
The attacks on commercial vessels have sent shockwaves through energy markets, with oil prices surging above $U levels.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption to its flow has immediate implications for energy prices and supply chains.
The simultaneous escalation of military strikes and attacks on commercial shipping underscores the increasing risk to maritime trade in the region.