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US-Iranian Shipping Attacks Escalate Around Strait of Hormuz, Driving Oil Prices Higher

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The United States says it destroyed or struck five Iranian oil tankers after Iranian attacks targeted vessels, while Iran also attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz.Backed by 4 sourcesAssociated PressAl JazeeraABC News AustraliaRNZ The reported exchange has been described as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began and took place in and around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.Backed by 3 sourcesReutersCNAFrance 24

Iran also attacked a US base in Jordan, according to reports, after the tanker strikes.Backed by 2 sourcesAl JazeeraABC News Australia The attacks have sent oil prices surging, adding pressure to commercial shipping and energy markets that depend on the Strait of Hormuz.Backed by 1 sourcesCNA

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