Iran and U.S. hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began

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Iran and the United States allegedly struck oil tankers in the largest wave of attacks on shipping since the onset of their conflict, pushing Brent crude oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since July. These incidents have heightened tensions in maritime security and impacted global energy markets.

The attacks sent the price of oil surging, with benchmark Brent crude futures breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July.