Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a meeting of the US cabinet. The conflict has caused a significant spike in global energy prices and disrupted maritime traffic.
Why it matters
The disruption of a critical global shipping lane and the escalation of conflict between the US and Iran have immediate, severe implications for the global economy and energy security.
Donald Trump en route to Camp David where he and his cabinet are meeting to discuss the war and its fallout. Donald Trump en route to Camp David where he and his cabinet are meeting to discuss the war and its fallout. US-Israel war on Iran Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East
Prefer the Guardian on Google Iran has said it struck two tankers trying to pass through the strait of Hormuz under the escort of the US military as Donald Trump gathered his cabinet to discuss the stalling war and rising prices as midterm elections in the US loom.
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