US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
The US military has engaged in a series of strikes against Iranian targets, including an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and missile sites in Tehran. The escalation follows the collapse of a ceasefire, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict between the two nations.
Why it matters
The direct military confrontation between the US and Iran in a critical global shipping lane poses a significant risk to global energy markets and regional stability.
A US navy handout photo shows a US sailor aboard a missile destroyer as the naval blockade against Iran in the strait of Hormuz is reimposed./Getty Images A US navy handout photo shows a US sailor aboard a missile destroyer as the naval blockade against Iran in the strait of Hormuz is reimposed./Getty Images US-Israel war on Iran US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes.
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